A grounded theory study: valuing aging - a model describing gerontological social work career choice

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dc.contributor.advisorColeman, Heather
dc.contributor.authorBrake, Ethel Suzanne
dc.date.accessioned2017-12-18T22:12:25Z
dc.date.available2017-12-18T22:12:25Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 156-167en
dc.descriptionIncludes copies of ethics approval. Original copies with original Partial Copyright Licence form.en
dc.description.abstractAs the proportion of people in the latter stages of the lifespan increase so will the need for social work services. This grounded theory study explored why some social work students include the option of working with older persons. Fifteen social work students in the provinces of Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador were asked the specific question: Why do you, as a social work student, want to work with older adults when you graduate? Constant comparison of data revealed a three-phase process entitled Valuing Aging Model contributing to understanding why some social work students include the option of working with older persons. This process has the potential to be transformative and may occur at any time during the lifespan. The first phase described exposure to, and learning about older persons through a variety of life experiences including family, education, employment, and volunteering. The second phase involved a transcending experience where students were able to analyze knowledge, and psychological and emotional messages they received through developing relationships with older persons, as well as the impacts of life experiences with older persons. The resultant process of self-exploration or discovering of self allowed students to challenge societal beliefs regarding aging and adopt a new way of thinking. The third phase, inclusion, involved acknowledging discrimination, understanding vulnerability and coming to include all people, including older persons, as part of a decision making process. Included is a discussion of trustworthiness incorporating credibility, transferability, dependability and confirmability of this study. In conclusion, this study contributes to a growing body of knowledge explaining gerontological career choice and may contribute to attitudinal change supporting a paradigm shift where all stages of the lifespan be considered as desirable practice areas.en
dc.format.extentviii, 195 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationBrake, E. S. (2010). A grounded theory study: valuing aging - a model describing gerontological social work career choice (Doctoral thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/3771en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/3771
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/104772
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultySocial Work
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.titleA grounded theory study: valuing aging - a model describing gerontological social work career choice
dc.typedoctoral thesis
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 1916 627942759
ucalgary.thesis.notesUARCen
ucalgary.thesis.uarcreleaseyen
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