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Appendices
KOGAN’S ATTITUDES TOWARD OLD PEOPLE SCALE
Directions: Circle the LETTER on the scale following each statement, according
to the following key, that is closest to your opinion of old people.
Key:
Strongly Slightly Disagree Agree Slightly Strongly
Disagree Disagree Agree Agree
A....................B.......................C...................D....................E........................F
1. It would probably be better if most old people lived in residential units
with people their own age.
A....................B.......................C..................D....................E........................F
2. There is something different about most people; it’s hard to find out what
makes them tick.
A....................B......................C..................D....................E........................F
3. People grow wiser with the coming of old age.
A....................B.......................C...................D...................E........................F
4. Most old people get set in their ways and are unable to change.
A....................B.......................C...................D...................E........................F
5. Most old people would prefer to quit work as soon as pensions or their
children can support them.
A....................B.......................C..................D...................E........................F
6. Most old people tend to let their homes become shabby and unattractive.
A....................B.......................C..................D...................E........................F
7. Most old people are very relaxing to be with.
A....................B.......................C...................D...................E.......................F
8. Old people have too much power in business and politics.
A...................B.......................C...................D....................E........................F
9. Most old people make one feel uneasy.
A...................B......................C...................D....................E........................F