Human Aging and Psychology courses

Authors

  • Patrícia Di Francesco Longo Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2013v16i2p317-329

Keywords:

Psychology, Aging, Psychology training.

Abstract

This present paper approaches the issue of how the Psychology professionals are being prepared considering the human aging and the inversion of social pyramid in Brazil and in the world. In this qualitative study was analyzed the speech of Psychology’s courses coordinators located in south of Brazil, having as a main goal understand how and how often occurs the insertion of these topics in the study program. It was noted that the courses invest a little on aging studies.

Author Biography

Patrícia Di Francesco Longo, Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF)

Psicóloga. Mestranda do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Envelhecimento Humano. Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF).

 

Published

2013-06-30

How to Cite

Longo, P. D. F. (2013). Human Aging and Psychology courses. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 16(2), 317–329. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2013v16i2p317-329

Issue

Section

Experience Report