Creative Bonding Intervention to Improve Nursing Students' Attitudes Toward Older People
Author Information
Author(s): Ann R. Lamet, Rosanne Walsh, Sandra M. Molnar, David Rafalko, Sharon
Primary Institution: Barry University
Hypothesis
Will the Creative Bonding Intervention improve nursing students' attitudes towards older people, self-transcendence, and willingness to take care of older people?
Conclusion
The Creative Bonding Intervention significantly improved nursing students' attitudes towards older people, particularly reducing negative attitudes.
Supporting Evidence
- The CBI improved attitudes towards older people with significant changes in negative attitudes.
- Students in the CBI group reported a medium effect size in improving positive attitudes.
- Control group students showed a decrease in preference for caring for older people after graduation.
Takeaway
This study showed that doing creative activities with older people can help nursing students feel better about taking care of them.
Methodology
A quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-testing of attitudes in control and experimental groups.
Potential Biases
Convenience sampling may introduce self-selection bias.
Limitations
Small sample size and unequal group sizes limit generalizability.
Participant Demographics
90% women, 70% minority, median age 25.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P = .008
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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