Stereotypes and perceptions of the elderly by the youth in Nigeria: implications for social policy.

This study investigates stereotypes and perceptions of the elderly by youths, their effects on intergenerational relations, and the implications for traditional social support systems and social policy in Nigeria. Data were collected through a questionnaire administered to 800youths aged 15 to 30 an...

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Publicado en:Journal of Applied Gerontology Vol. 24; no. 5; pp. 439 - 453
Autores principales: Okoye UO, Obikeze DS
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. Nov2005
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