Professional values, ageism, attitudes and willingness towards geriatric care among nursing students in China: a multiple path analysis

The attitudes of nursing students fully mediated the relationship between ageism and their willingness to engage, while only partially mediating the relationship between their professional values and willingness. It is imperative for nursing educators to focus on reducing potential ageism among nursing students, enhancing their exposure to geriatric care, and incorporating training on professional values into nursing curricula.