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Atkins, Arleen J. – 1989
The Facts on Aging Quiz (FAQ) has been used in different studies to assess the level of knowledge about old age. It contains 25 factual statements concerning basic physical, mental, and social facts and the most common misconceptions about aging. One purpose of this study was to identify the most frequent misconceptions in a group of older adults…
Descriptors: Adults, Aging (Individuals), Attitudes, Knowledge Level
Peer reviewedKarner, Karen J.; Rheinheimer, David C.; DeLisi, Anne Marie; Due, Celestina – Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 1998
Hospital employees (n=95) who attended experiential workshops on aging had significantly higher posttest scores on the Palmore Facts on Aging Quiz, indicating increased knowledge and improved attitudes about aging. (SK)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Attitudes, Experiential Learning, Health Personnel
Peer reviewedPalmore, Erdman; And Others – Gerontologist, 1980
In a review of studies using the Facts on Aging Quiz (FAQ), group reliability was high, but item reliability was low. Less educated groups were more biased against the elderly. In some ways the revised FAQ supports the Palmore scale, while compensating for its weaknesses. (JAC)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Attitudes, Gerontology, Literature Reviews
