Untangling Ageism: Insights From Diverse Perspectives, Methods of Inquiry, and Contexts
Liat Ayalon

TL;DR
This paper explores ageism across different cultures and contexts, revealing how stereotypes and norms vary and impact older adults.
Contribution
The paper provides new insights into the cultural and contextual variability of ageism and its implications for older adults.
Findings
Positive views on aging can help prevent cognitive decline.
Digital ageism varies significantly between the U.S. and China.
War events can lead to a reduction in ageist attitudes.
Abstract
Ageism, defined as stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination, has been studied for over five decades now. Yet, it is still more prevalent than the other big “isms” such as racism or sexism but is less recognized than other “isms.” In this symposium, we present research conducted in various socio-cultural contexts including Canada, China, Germany, Israel, and the United States to highlight the complexity and multi-faceted nature of ageism. Levy and Martin present research from the Health and Retirement Survey showing the importance of positive views on aging in reversing and preventing the development of mild cognitive impairment. Xi and colleagues highlight the paradox of digital ageism in two different cultural contexts: the United States and China, demonstrating differential age and culture effects of digital ageism on technology use . Ayalon and colleagues examine shifts in society…
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Taxonomy
TopicsAging and Gerontology Research · Technology Use by Older Adults · Retirement, Disability, and Employment
