Attitudes Towards Older People
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Differences In Attitudes Between Younger And Older People Toward Old Age Implications For Counselling
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Author : Tak Ming Yu
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2014-11-17
Differences In Attitudes Between Younger And Older People Toward Old Age Implications For Counselling written by Tak Ming Yu and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-17 with Social Science categories.
Master's Thesis from the year 2006 in the subject Sociology - Old Age, grade: Distinction, , course: Master of Social Science in Counselling, language: English, abstract: The main purpose of this study was to examine the general public’s perception on older people. Based on this theme, five research questions were identified. 1) What are the attitudes of younger and older people toward elderly?, 2) Are older peoples’ attitudes toward themselves being influenced by prevailing ageism views?, 3) What are the predictors of ageism?, 4) Do the interaction between younger and older people influences the attitudes toward older people?, and 5) What are the implications of the above research findings toward older people for counselling?. Based on these questions, five hypotheses were developed. No significant difference was found between the attitudes of younger and older people toward the latter. In terms of concept and image about older people, older people tend to see themselves more negative than younger people. People with higher educational levels, younger age and religion tend to score a higher value of FAQ than people with lower educational levels, older age and non-religious. People with higher educational levels, younger age and religion tend to form more positive image toward older people than people with low lower educational levels, older age and non-religious. People with more interaction with older adults tend to have higher scores on FAQ. Basically all the hypotheses were rejected, but this study did make several contributions to the study of ageism in Hong Kong. First, this study found that attitudes of younger students toward older adults were more negative than older people. Students’ attitudes toward older people were dominated by negative ageism views and image; whereas, older peoples’ attitudes toward older adults were mixed with both negative and positive ageism views. It was suggested in this study, attitudes of people toward older adults have to be analyzed from three perspectives, namely ageism, image about older people and attitudes toward caring in order to generate more precise pictures about ageism. Finally, the study suggested that education, intergenerational activities and positive ageing programs could be used to reduce ageism in our societies.
Ageism Second Edition
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Author : Todd D. Nelson
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2017-05-12
Ageism Second Edition written by Todd D. Nelson and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-12 with Psychology categories.
Current research and theory from a range of disciplines on ageism, discussing issues from elder abuse to age discrimination against workers, revised and updated. People commonly use age to categorize and stereotype others–even though those who stereotype the elderly are eventually bound to become elderly themselves. Ageism is found cross-culturally, but it is especially prevalent in the United States, where most people regard growing older with depression, fear, and anxiety. Older people in the United States are stigmatized and marginalized, with often devastating consequences. This volume collects the latest theory and research on prejudice against older people, offering perspectives from psychology, nursing, medicine, social work, and other fields. The second edition has been completely updated, with new or extensively revised contributions. The contributors, all experts in their fields, consider issues that range from elder abuse to age discrimination against workers. There has been a relative dearth of research on ageism, perhaps because age prejudice is still considered socially acceptable. This book is still the only one that examines ageism in such detail, from such diverse scholarly perspectives. The contributors discuss the origins and effects of ageism and offer suggestions for how to reduce ageism as the wave of baby boomers heads for old age. Contributors Yoav S. Bergman, Ehud Bodner, Jennifer Barbour, Piers Bayl-Smith, Daphne Blunt Bugental, Maria Clara P. de Paula Couto, Susan T. Fiske, Jeff Greenberg, Barbara Griffin, Jessica A. Hehman, Peter Helm, Sarah H. Kagan, Molly Maxfield, Lynn McDonald, Mary Chase Mize, Joann M. Montepare, Todd D. Nelson, Michael S. North, Amanda Rumsey, Jeff Schimel, Laura Shannonhouse, Dirk Wentura, Susan Krauss Whitbourne
Contemporary Perspectives On Ageism
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Author : Liat Ayalon
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-05-22
Contemporary Perspectives On Ageism written by Liat Ayalon and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-22 with Social Science categories.
This open access book provides a comprehensive perspective on the concept of ageism, its origins, the manifestation and consequences of ageism, as well as ways to respond to and research ageism. The book represents a collaborative effort of researchers from over 20 countries and a variety of disciplines, including, psychology, sociology, gerontology, geriatrics, pharmacology, law, geography, design, engineering, policy and media studies. The contributors have collaborated to produce a truly stimulating and educating book on ageism which brings a clear overview of the state of the art in the field. The book serves as a catalyst to generate research, policy and public interest in the field of ageism and to reconstruct the image of old age and will be of interest to researchers and students in gerontology and geriatrics.
How People Aged Sixty And Older Perceive Prejudice And Discrimination
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Author : Christin O. Hemann
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
How People Aged Sixty And Older Perceive Prejudice And Discrimination written by Christin O. Hemann and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Aging categories.
This study explores older adults' (aged 60 and up) perceptions about prejudiced attitudes and discriminatory behaviors as they move through the aging process. The purpose of this study is to understand the factors that affect how older adults perceive prejudice and discrimination, and whether the characteristics of old-ageism can have much in common with those characteristics surrounding prejudice and discrimination. The methodology followed in this study was phenomenology. The objective of this study was to understand the personal experience and feelings of the subjects about experiencing (or not experiencing) prejudice and discrimination based on their age. Literature reviewed in this paper focused on several main factors relating to stereotyping and discriminating against individuals or groups because of their age. These factors included employment, ageist words and aging stereotypes, mass media and advertising. The literature review established that older adults are often targets of prejudice, and that the factors listed above reinforced the explicit and implicit attitudes and beliefs toward older people and old age. The literature also demonstrated a link between the effects of these factors, and how they perpetuate the negative image of aging. Participants in this study included 15 residents aged 60 and older living in an affordable, independent housing complex for seniors in Northern California. Findings from this study were sought to expand current knowledge regarding prejudicial attitudes towards older people, discriminating practices against older people, and how institutional practices and policies can perpetuate stereotypes about older people. The results from this study may strengthen the current understanding about what kinds of prejudice and discrimination elderly people may face because of their age.
Ageism
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Author : Erdman Palmore, PhD
language : en
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Release Date : 1999-04-17
Ageism written by Erdman Palmore, PhD and has been published by Springer Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-04-17 with Social Science categories.
In this updated edition, Palmore provides a comprehensive review of many different forms of ageismóincluding the interesting notion of positive ageism, which projects onto the elderly as a group traditional virtues like wisdom and thrift. He discusses both the individual and social influences on attitudes toward the aged; analyzes institutional patterns of ageism; and explores ways to used to reduce the impact of ageism on the elderly. This book is a valuable resource and text for students and professionals interested in the sociology of aging in our society. OLD COPY: Erdman Palmore has studied prejudice and discrimination toward older people in various ways throughout his distinguished career. Since publication of his ground breaking first edition, 10 years ago, there has been a growing interest and acceleration of research on the topic of ageism. In nontechnical language, Palmore provides a comprehensive review of the many different forms of ageism, including positive ageism, discusses the individual and social influences on ageism, analyzes institutional patterns, and explores methods that could be used to reduce ageism. This book is a valuable resource and text for students and professionals interested in the problems and opportunities of aging in our society. Useful educational tools include: A revised Appendix of the Facts on Aging Quizzes, as well as a totally new Appendix of Abstracts of recent publications on ageism.
Ageism
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Author : Todd D. Nelson
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2004
Ageism written by Todd D. Nelson and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Family & Relationships categories.
Current findings on the origins and effects of ageism, as well as ways to reduce it.
Investigation Of Ageist Attitudes Towards Older People Perceived Discrimination And Life Satisfaction Within An Australian Context
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Author : Leonie Sanders
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Investigation Of Ageist Attitudes Towards Older People Perceived Discrimination And Life Satisfaction Within An Australian Context written by Leonie Sanders and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Age discrimination categories.
Encyclopedia Of Geropsychology
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Author : Nancy A. Pachana
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-10-10
Encyclopedia Of Geropsychology written by Nancy A. Pachana and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-10 with Science categories.
This encyclopedia brings together key established and emerging research findings in geropsychology. It is a comprehensive coverage of the entire breadth of the field, giving readers access to all major subareas and illustrating their interconnections with other disciplines. Entries delve deep into key areas of geropsychology such as perception, cognition, clinical, organizational, health, social, experimental and neuropsychology. In addition to that, the encyclopedia covers related disciplines such as neuroscience, social science, population health, public policy issues pertaining to retirement, epidemiology and demography and medicine. Paying careful attention to research internationally, it cites English and non-English empirical literature from around the globe. This encyclopedia is relevant to a wide audience that include researchers, clinicians, students, policy makers and nongovernmental agencies.
Television News And The Elderly
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Author : Michael L. Hilt
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-06-19
Television News And The Elderly written by Michael L. Hilt and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-19 with Social Science categories.
This concise survey investigates the television general managers’ and news directors’ attitudes towards the elderly in the United States. Originally published in 1997, it raises important issues of ageing in relation to the media with specific focus on the older viewer’s status as a viewing audience of the news and how they are presented in the news. This is still useful food for thought for gerontologists, mass communication researchers, social psychologists and media studies researchers.
Understanding Ageing
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Author : Simon Biggs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Understanding Ageing written by Simon Biggs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Social Science categories.
Providing insights into how older age is imagined, defined and experienced, this work examines the conscious and unconscious attitudes and feelings of practitioners towards their older clients and looks at the ways in which these feelings affect their ability to function professionally.