Attitudes and perceptions about ageism among nursing students: a scoping review

Authors

  • Jack Roberto Silva Fhon Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1880-4379
  • Natalia Alves Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brasil. Bolsista do Programa Unificado de Bolsas da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4617-8811
  • Alexandre Pereira dos Santos Neto Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9360-5345
  • Alice Regina Felipe Silva Djinan Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brasil. Bolsista da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7363-9954
  • Anaclara Viggiano Laurenti Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brasil. Bolsista do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4367-369X
  • Eveline Fontes Costa Lima Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brasil. Bolsista da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0044-4600

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.6851.4117

Keywords:

Ageism; Nursing Students; Review; Aged; Attitude; Perception

Abstract

Objective: to map scientific knowledge on nursing students’ attitudes and perceptions regarding ageism. Method: scoping review according to the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute. The study question was: What are scientific evidence available on the attitudes and perceptions of nursing students regarding ageism? The search was conducted in 12 databases using the Rayyan application and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. The studies were selected by two reviewers using a data extraction tool. Results: of the 4,595 files, 46 that were published between 1984 and 2022 were selected, and the quantitative method was the most used. The most commonly used instrument was the Kogan’s Attitudes Toward Old People Scale. Positive, negative, mixed, neutral, and inconclusive attitudes and perceptions were identified. Conclusion: attitudes and perceptions about ageism are diverse and not conclusive. Future intervention studies are recommended to detect changes in the behavior of nursing students in the face of ageism.

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Published

2024-03-15

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Review Articles

How to Cite

Attitudes and perceptions about ageism among nursing students: a scoping review. (2024). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 32, e4117. https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.6851.4117