Gerontostereotypes as a biopsychosocial phenomenon in the context of student training in the system of social and medical care

Abstract

In modern conditions, the priority direction of the state social policy is the development of long-term assistance to the elderly population in institutions of social and medical care. Often in these institutions there are cases of negative attitude towards the elderly, which is a consequence of the gerontostereotypes formed in society. This requires the training of specialists to work in the system of social and medical care at a high professional level. The article analyzes the main gerontostereotypes among students of the higher medical educational institution. It was revealed that the most significant gerontostereotype influencing the formation of ageism in future specialists is a negative stereotype regarding the health of elderly people. The article presents ways to overcome stereotypical attitudes in the framework of the educational process.