1. An Age Simulation Program Promoting Positive Attitudes Toward Older People in Hong Kong: Further Evidence of Integration of Natural Social Network Effects.
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Sun, Qian, Cheung, Justin Chun Ting, Wan, Ngai Teck Alice, Pauline, Wong Shum-Yee, and Lou, Vivian W. Q.
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STRUCTURAL equation modeling , *AFFINITY groups , *COLLEGE students , *EVALUATION of human services programs , *SOCIAL networks , *ATTITUDES toward aging , *EXPERIENTIAL learning , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *CHI-squared test , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *EDUCATIONAL outcomes , *HIGH school students , *ADULTS , *ADOLESCENCE - Abstract
Purpose: This study examines an age simulation program in Hong Kong concerning the possible integrative impacts of an experiential education approach and contact experience within a natural social network among younger individuals. Method: A sample of 1121 younger individuals participated in this study. Structural equation modeling was used to examine the impact of the age simulation program. Results: The results of structural equation modeling indicated the effective impact of the age-simulation program on promoting positive attitudes toward older adults among the younger participants (β = 0.28, p <.001). The significant results of contact experience highlighted the way in which familial contact experience could bring about more positive attitudes toward the older adults (β = 0.08, p <.01) than peer group contact can (β = −0.08, p <.05). Discussion: The protocol of the presented program could provide an actionable framework for social workers and allied professionals to launch related service plans in the communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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