Analysis of stereotypes associated with older persons in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dedication

Abstract

Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Tables

List of Appendices

CHAPTER I
I INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Purpose of the Study
1.4 Objectives of the Study
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Assumptions of the Study
1.7 Delimitations of the Study
1.8 Limitations of the Study
1.9 Definition of Terms
1.10 Conclusion

CHAPTER II
II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Stereotyping
2.2 Stereotyping of Older persons as unproductive
2.3 Stereotyping of Older persons as sexually in-active
2.4 Stereotyping of Old people as lonely, isolated and depressed
2.5 Stereotypes of Older persons as unable to learn and remember new skills
2.6 Age Norms are Stereotypes affecting Older Persons

CHAPTER III
III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population
3.3 Sample
3.4 Questionnaires
3.5 Interviews
3.6 Data Collection procedures
3.7 Data Analysis
3.8 Conclusion

CHAPTER IV
IV DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Demographic Profile of the Data
4.2 Stereotype of Old People as Unproductive
4.3 Stereotypes of Old People as Sexually In-Active
4.4 Old People Stereotyped as Unable to Learn New Skills
4.5 Old people Stereotyped as Lonely, Isolated and Depressed
4.6 Age Norms as Stereotypes affecting Old people’s freedom.

CHAPTER V
V DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Discussion
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations

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