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    Negative stereotyping of older nurses despite contact and mere exposure: The case of nursing recruiters in Western Australia

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    Gringart, E.
    Jones, B.
    Helmes, E.
    Jansz, Janis
    Monterosso, L.
    Edwards, M.
    Date
    2012
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Gringart, Eyal and Jones, Bronwyn and Helmes, Edward and Jansz, Janis and Monterosso, Leanne and Edwards, Mary. 2012. Negative stereotyping of older nurses despite contact and mere exposure: The case of nursing recruiters in Western Australia. Journal of Aging & Social Policy. 24 (4): pp. 400-416.
    Source Title
    Journal of Ageing & Social Policy
    DOI
    10.1080/08959420.2012.735170
    ISSN
    0895-9420
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/12752
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Ageist attitudes have been identified across different industries. The nursing profession has a high proportion of older workers. As this facilitates regular contact with, as well as exposure to, older nurses, it may be expected to show less ageism. This study investigated 163 Western Australian nursing recruiters' attitudes toward older nurses. Results showed clear evidence of both negative and positive stereotyping of older nurses. Nursing recruiters indicated that they would be more than likely to hire older nurses and that age was less relevant in making hiring decisions. These findings suggest that enhancing the employability of older workers does not necessarily change ageist attitudes. This is relevant to policy formulation, attitude change interventions, and the well-being of older workers.

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