title: Assessing the efficacy of LGBT cultural competency training for aging services providers in California's central valley.
abstract: This study reviews the outcomes of a cultural competency training for aging services providers regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults. Results indicate that participants significantly increased their knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes about working with LGBT older adults, with men and non-LGBT individuals reporting the most gain. Recommendations for future research include determining which factors influence the enduring effects of this type of training and developing a standardized instrument for measuring such success. Legislative and policy changes targeted at requiring this type of cultural competency training for all direct service providers are considered.
authors.affiliation: a Social Work Department , California State University, Stanislaus , Turlock , California , USA.
authors.forename: Valerie L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Leyva
authors.forename: Elizabeth M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Breshears
authors.forename: Robin
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ringstad
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001727:Bisexuality; D002140:California; D054521:Cultural Competency / Q000193:education*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005260:Female; D018452:Homosexuality, Female; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012947:Social Work / Q000193:education*; D063106:Transgender Persons; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: LGBT populations; ageism; curriculum and training; long-term care; quantitative