The Subjective Experience of Ageism: The Perceived Ageism Questionnaire (PAQ) [PDF]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022 Ageism as perceived by older individuals has been recognized as a potential risk factor for physical and mental health. We aimed to develop a comprehensive scale that can quantify perceived ageism among aging individuals (55+), including both positive and negative stereotypes, prejudices, and discriminations. This effort resulted in an 8-item Perceived
Harm J Krugers +2 more
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Perceived Ageism During the Covid-19-Crisis Is Longitudinally Related to Subjective Perceptions of Aging [PDF]
Frontiers in Public Health, 2021 Ageism in media and society has increased sharply during the Covid-19-crisis, with expected negative consequences for the health and well-being of older adults. The current study investigates whether perceived ageism during the crisis longitudinally affects how people perceive their own aging. In June 2020, N = 611 older adults from Luxembourg [aged 60–
Elke Murdock, Anna Kornadt, Josepha Nell
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Does Perceived Ageism Widen the Digital Divide? And Does It Vary by Gender? [PDF]
Gerontologist, The, 2020 Abstract Background and Objectives Existing literature presents a widening digital divide among older adults in addition to the consideration of the potential adverse impacts of ageism on internet use among the older adult population.
Suzanne Meeks +2 more
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Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Turkish Perceived Ageism Questionnaire (PAQ-TR) [PDF]
HealthcareBackground/Objectives: Perceived ageism has been increasingly recognized as a critical determinant of the health and well-being of older adults. However, the cross-cultural validation of instruments measuring ageism remains limited. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the ...
Mert Dogan, Özge Erol
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Expressions of Perceived Ageism During Wartime in Israel. [PDF]
J Cross Cult GerontolOkun S, Suberry A, Ayalon L.
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Perceived ageism and psychosocial outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. [PDF]
Arch Public HealthAbstract Background In light of the existing knowledge gap in this research area (particularly based on representative samples and research conducted during the pandemic), the objective of this study was to explore the association between perceived ageism and psychosocial outcomes (i.e., in terms of life satisfaction ...
Hajek A, König HH.
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Correlates of dementia-related anxiety: self-perceived dementia risk and ageism [PDF]
Educational Gerontology, 2020 As public awareness of and exposure to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) have increased worldwide, the fear of developing ADRD, or dementia-related anxiety (DRA), is expected to increase as well. It was hypothesized that at least part of what makes dementia so anxiety provoking, is the association of ADRD with older adults, an often ...
Stacy W, Yun, Molly, Maxfield
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Perceived ageism and suicidal ideation among Chinese older adults: the mediating role of rumination and self-perceived aging. [PDF]
Front PsychiatryObjective To examine the impact of perceived ageism on suicidal ideation among Chinese older adults, and the chained mediating role of rumination and self-perceived aging therein. Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted among 326 ...
Fu L, Zhou Y, Zhang Y.
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Expressions of ageism during the pandemic as perceived by older persons
Geriatrics Gerontology and Aging, 2023 Objective: To describe expressions of ageism as perceived by older persons during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Cross-sectional, exploratory, and descriptive study, including 134 older adults who answered a digital questionnaire, between January and July 2022. A word cloud was used to identify stereotypes.
Blanco, Ana Luiza +2 more
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Influence of Perceived Ageism on Older Adults: Focus on Attitudes toward Young People and Life Satisfaction [PDF]
Advances in Gerontology, 2022 The world’s population is aging, and intergenerational conflicts between older adults and young people are becoming more serious. This study focused on ageism as a cause of intergenerational conflicts and older adults’ diminished mental health status. We conducted an online survey of older Japanese participants (n = 1.096).
Shimizu Y, Suzuki M, Hata Y, Sakaki T.
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