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Event Type
Research Presentation
Academic Department
Psychology
Location
Dana Science Building, 2nd floor
Start Date
26-4-2024 1:30 PM
End Date
26-4-2024 3:00 PM
Description
Under the direction of Dr. Bonnie Bowers
There has been a rise in cases of Alzheimer’s Disease over the years (Alzheimer’s & dementia), yet little research into the stigmatic perception of those with Alzheimer’s Disease. Previous research investigated the relationships among knowledge, assumed knowledge, the stigma of Alzheimer’s Disease, and relational closeness to individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease among middle to older adults, however, there is limited research on younger adults. A pilot study with college-aged student participants was conducted utilizing Alzheimer’s Disease and Ageing Perception Scale (ADAPS), Attitudes Toward People with Dementia Scale, a confidence scale, and the Relational Closeness Scale. This study found non-significant correlations among these variables, but a larger sample size was needed. A follow-up study was conducted with younger (18-29) and older (30+) adults following the same methodology.
Interpersonal Relationships, Stigma, Knowledge, and Perceptions of Alzheimer’s Disease
Dana Science Building, 2nd floor
Under the direction of Dr. Bonnie Bowers
There has been a rise in cases of Alzheimer’s Disease over the years (Alzheimer’s & dementia), yet little research into the stigmatic perception of those with Alzheimer’s Disease. Previous research investigated the relationships among knowledge, assumed knowledge, the stigma of Alzheimer’s Disease, and relational closeness to individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease among middle to older adults, however, there is limited research on younger adults. A pilot study with college-aged student participants was conducted utilizing Alzheimer’s Disease and Ageing Perception Scale (ADAPS), Attitudes Toward People with Dementia Scale, a confidence scale, and the Relational Closeness Scale. This study found non-significant correlations among these variables, but a larger sample size was needed. A follow-up study was conducted with younger (18-29) and older (30+) adults following the same methodology.