A Meta-Analysis of Positive and Negative Age Stereotype Priming Effects on Behavior Among Older Adults

Meisner, Brad A.

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“…Within these frameworks, experimental studies involving stereotype activation have shown that both implicit (subtle/subconscious) and explicit (conscious) negative age stereotyping can have similar detrimental effects on the performance of older people in physical and mental tasks [16,17]. In 2012, Meisner [17] conducted a meta-analysis to compare the strength of positive versus negative age stereotyping effects on behavioral outcomes in older adults.…”

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“…In 2012, Meisner [17] conducted a meta-analysis to compare the strength of positive versus negative age stereotyping effects on behavioral outcomes in older adults. He found, regardless of the type of prime awareness, discipline of study, method, or participant group, that negative age priming elicited a stronger effect (of almost three times larger) on the performance of older individuals during physical and mental tasks than did positive age priming [17]. However, a major limitation of this analysis was that most of the studies included in the review came from Levy's lab.…”

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Stereotypes of Aging: Their Effects on the Health of Older Adults

Dionigi

2015

Journal of Geriatrics

140

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The purpose of this review is to present findings on the effects of stereotypes of aging on health outcomes related to older adults, such as physical and mental functioning (specifically) and overall well-being and perceived quality of life (more broadly). This review shows that both positive and negative stereotypes of aging can have enabling and constraining effects on the actions, performance, decisions, attitudes, and, consequently, holistic health of an older adult. This review further highlights a variety of limitations in stereotype research in aging contexts, including a lack of qualitative studies focusing on older adult perspectives and the fluctuating definition of what constitutes "good health" during older age.

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Stereotypes of Aging: Their Effects on the Health of Older Adults

Dionigi

2015

Journal of Geriatrics

140

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“…Stereotypes concerning aging have been shown to predict health, illness, and other behavioral outcomes in later life. Positive age stereotypes are associated with positive effects, whereas negative age stereotypes are related to negative effects (Meisner, 2012). Although there is a tendency for a more positive image and greater evidence supporting that older adults can contribute to society in many different ways, some pervasive misconceptions, attitudes, and stereotypes still prevail (Dionigi, 2015).…”

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Psychometric properties of the Negative Stereotypes Towards Aging Questionnaire (CENVE) among a sample of Portuguese adults

Nunes

Menéndez

Martins

et al. 2018

Psicol. Refl. Crít.

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Stereotyped beliefs about old age and the aging process have proven to strongly promote negative behaviors toward the elderly, with unfavorable influences on their mental and physical health. Therefore, it is important to assess negative aging attitudes with brief but reliable and validated measurement instruments. The psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the Negative Stereotypes Towards Aging Questionnaire (15 items self-reported) are explored and described in a sample of 302 participants (213 females and 89 males) between the ages of 18 and 59 years old. Confirmatory Factor Analysis shows a one-factor structure, similar to the Spanish version. The internal reliability and mean inter-item correlation showed satisfactory psychometric proprieties. Factorial ANOVA reveals that differences in agism beliefs are mainly related to educational level, with lower negative stereotypes in more educated adults. No differences were found concerning gender. This instrument may be a useful tool to assess negative stereotypes toward old age and the aging process.

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“…La literatura describe una serie de estereotipos sociales [13][14][15][16] , en donde los autores Arnold-Cathalifaud 11 y Barrett 12 recogieron las opiniones de jóvenes con respecto a los AM, basándose el primero, en la opinión de jóvenes chilenos y el segundo en jóvenes estadounidenses.…”

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Estereotipos sociales como amenaza a la inserción de adultos mayores. Revisión narrativa.

Aguayo¹,

Nass²

2013

Joralres

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Introducción.Una de las características más sobresalientes de nuestra época, es el cambio derivado del aumento de adultos mayores (AM), ya que la especie humana dispone de nuevos períodos: tercera y cuarta edad de la vida. Hecho sin precedentes en la historia, el cual se desarrolla en un contexto plagado de "agentes estresores" en la mayoría de las sociedades 1 .Se sabe que no todas las personas envejecen de la misma manera, la edad cronológica puede marcar el inicio del envejecimiento o puede ser un criterio útil, pero no necesariamente exacto, ya que al parecer existe también un "tiempo de envejecimiento" diferente para cada individuo 2 .A pesar del extraordinario progreso conseguido en la investigación de las células en cultivo, radicales libres, genes determinantes de la longevidad y otras vías prometedoras, el proceso de envejecimiento humano sigue siendo una gran interrogante. A esto se debe añadir la confusión provocada por el hecho de que los cambios relacionados con la edad no ocurren de manera uniforme, ya sea entre individuos o a nivel celular 1 . Resulta interesante, que mientras existen personas que padecen signos de envejecimiento prematuro, también Resumen: Introducción: Una de las características más sobresalientes de nuestra época es el aumento de adultos mayores (AM). Su irrupción reclamando un lugar en la sociedad, ha dejado al descubierto que no se cuenta con una adecuada preparación para enfrentar esta realidad. Una de las principales amenazas para la inserción de los AM son los estereotipos sociales. Objetivo: Recopilar los factores que ocasionan la visión negativa en relación a los AM en el equipo de salud, familias y sociedad. Resultados: La literatura específica describe una sociedad inmediatista, donde transformaciones tecnológicas y económicas dan paso a la familia pequeña, relegando al abuelo. El proceso de envejecimiento plantea nuevos retos para el AM, familias y Sistema de Salud. El servicio de geriatría se ha convertido en una demanda creciente y dinámica. Sin embargo, los conocimientos de los profesionales están arraigados en estereotipos y prejuicios, conduciendo a un enfoque inadecuado, negativo y mecanicista del AM. La mejora en la atención del AM disminuye su carga psicológica. El ambiente seguro y acogedor creado por el equipo de salud y familiares, ofrecerá apoyo emocional, social y mejores resultados en salud. Conclusiones: Se debe sensibilizar a profesionales, familias y redes de apoyo, re-educando sus expectativas y percepciones. La modificación de estos factores mejora la actitud hacia los AM, sustituye prácticas discriminadoras por comportamientos positivos, fomenta la atención integral e influye en la calidad de vida del paciente geriátrico. Palabras clave: Vejez, Envejecimiento, Estereotipos Negativos, Discriminación por la Edad.Social stereotyping as a threat to the integration of the older people. Narrative review.Abstract: Introduction: One of the most outstanding characteristics of our time is the increase of older adults (OA). Its emergence claiming a place in s...

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A Meta-Analysis of Positive and Negative Age Stereotype Priming Effects on Behavior Among Older Adults

Abstract: Findings show that negative age stereotyping has a much stronger influence on important behavioral outcomes among older adults than does positive age stereotyping.

Cited by 276 publications

References 19 publications

Stereotypes of Aging: Their Effects on the Health of Older Adults

Stereotypes of Aging: Their Effects on the Health of Older Adults

Psychometric properties of the Negative Stereotypes Towards Aging Questionnaire (CENVE) among a sample of Portuguese adults

Estereotipos sociales como amenaza a la inserción de adultos mayores. Revisión narrativa.

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