ABSTRACT

As part of a larger mixed-method evaluation of a college-affiliated lifelong learning program, this thematic analysis describes the experiences of traditional college-aged students (n = 61) enrolled in courses with older adult auditors. When professors fostered contact between the generations, students described a favorable classroom experience. Students reported gaining an appreciation for education in older age, transforming personal stereotypes about older adults, and reductions in aging anxiety. Additionally, courses that provided a knowledge base about aging while managing dialogue to ensure that neither students nor auditors monopolized conversation contributed to positive attitudes toward older adult auditors.

摘要

作为对大学附属终身学习计划的更大混合方法评估的一部分，该主题分析描述了传统大学年龄学生 ( n = 61) 与老年审计员一起参加课程的经历。当教授促进代际之间的联系时，学生们描述了良好的课堂体验。学生们报告说，他们对老年人的教育表示赞赏，改变了对老年人的个人刻板印象，并减少了老年焦虑。此外，在管理对话的同时提供有关老龄化的知识库以确保学生和审核员都不会垄断对话的课程有助于提高对老年审核员的积极态度。