ATTITUDE OF THE PARAMILITARY TOWARDS THE ELDERLY.
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This study explores the attitudes of paramilitary personnel towards the elderly, utilizing insights from Ihedioha’s (2017) theoretical framework, which originated from the Kansas City Studies of Adult Life. The research investigates the interactions, perceptions, and behavioral patterns exhibited by paramilitary members when engaging with elderly individuals, considering the implications of ageism, respect, and cultural norms. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to provide a comprehensive understanding of these attitudes. Findings reveal variations in respect and empathy based on age, training, and cultural orientation. The research highlights the need for targeted training programs to foster sensitivity and positive engagement with the elderly in paramilitary operations. These recommendations aim to improve the quality of interactions and address systemic issues of age bias within the paramilitary structure.
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POLICE ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE ELDERLY QUESTIONNAIRE (PATEQ)
Dear Respondent,
This questionnaire is designed to elicit data information on attitude of police towards the elderly. Please you are expected to respond honestly as instructed.
SECTION A: PERSONAL INFORMATION
Sex: Male Female
Years in Service: 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20+
Rank: Constable Corporal Sergeant Inspector
SECTION B: POLICE ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE ELDERLY
Below are some scales on which we would like to rate your behaviour towards the elderly. Please rate each on the extent to which you agree by ticking (√) in the appropriate column.
Key: SA= Strongly Agree, A= Agree, D= Disagree, SD= Strongly Disagree, D= Disagree, SD= Strongly Disagree.
Police Attitudinal Scale (PAS)
S/NO STATEMENTS SA A D SD
1 The elderly are usually kept waiting whenever they come to report assault cases.
2 Little or no attention is given to the elderly at the counter in police stations.
3 The elderly need to drop ‘’something’’ to receive attention.
4 When an elderly person is kidnapped, a swift action is taken.
5 Any matter involving the elderly is given adequate attention.
6 Kidnapped elderly people are given special treatment after being released by abductors
7 Elderly ones are treated with love and care when found wandering or staying away from home
8 Most police officers ignored the elderly involved in accident to save younger person instead
9 Police officers empathize with a defrauded elderly person.
10 If an elderly’s money is recovered by the police, he must part with a percentage of the recovered money as fine.
11 The elderly deserve to be detained whenever arrested.
12 The elderly should not be kept in the same cell with younger suspects.
13 The elderly must be rushed to the hospital when sick in police custody
14 The police must wait for elderly suspects relative to take them to hospital when ill
