2020
DOI: 10.1080/01490400.2020.1773983
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Are You OK, Boomer? Intensification of Ageism and Intergenerational Tensions on Social Media Amid COVID-19

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“…For example, although hospitalization rates are highest among older adults, a clear majority of hospitalized patients have underlying health conditionsregardless of age (Garg et al, 2020). Third, the use of arbitrary age cut-offs and the generalized (mis)attribution of COVID-19 risk to aging has inadvertently reinforced and intensified negative age stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination that will need to be addressed (Ayalon et al, 2020;Brooke & Jackson, 2020;Meisner, 2020). Even before the pandemic, interventions aiming to reduce ageism were essential and thus should be developed further (Burnes et al, 2019).…”
Section: Critical Views On Aging Amid Covid-19: a Call For More Geronmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…For example, although hospitalization rates are highest among older adults, a clear majority of hospitalized patients have underlying health conditionsregardless of age (Garg et al, 2020). Third, the use of arbitrary age cut-offs and the generalized (mis)attribution of COVID-19 risk to aging has inadvertently reinforced and intensified negative age stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination that will need to be addressed (Ayalon et al, 2020;Brooke & Jackson, 2020;Meisner, 2020). Even before the pandemic, interventions aiming to reduce ageism were essential and thus should be developed further (Burnes et al, 2019).…”
Section: Critical Views On Aging Amid Covid-19: a Call For More Geronmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Students' perceptions of working with older adults are mostly negative, which deters them from pursuing higher education on aging or considering a career working with older adults (Algoso, Peters, Ramjan, & East, 2016). Given the intensification of ageist discourse associated with COVID-19 (Meisner, 2020), this trend is unlikely to change, much less improve. Once in gerontology programs, students need effective learning opportunities.…”
Section: Critical Views On Aging Amid Covid-19: a Call For More Geronmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Focusing on older adults as the individuals most likely to die from the virus resulted in a harmful discourse found in social media, which raises concerns about undervaluing later life. This is illustrated in referring to COVID-19 as the "Boomer Remover" because those who die belong to the "boomer generation" and their death presumably reduces their economic (e.g., pensions) and healthcare burden on society, presumably allowing more resources for the younger generation (Meisner, 2020). Although this discourse is uncommon, it underscores the importance of addressing ageism and promoting a discourse of solidarity, discussed in the sections below.…”
Section: Ageismmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Par exemple, bien que les taux d'hospitalisation soient plus élevés chez les personnes âgées, une grande proportion des patients hospitalisés présente des problèmes de santé sous-jacents, quel que soit leur âge (Garg et al, 2020). Troisièmement, l'utilisation de seuils arbitraires pour l'âge et l'attribution (erronée) généralisée du risque de COVID-19 au vieillissement ont, involontairement, renforcé et intensifié les stéréotypes négatifs sur l'âge, les préjugés et la discrimination, qui devront désormais être pris en considération (Ayalon et al, 2020 ;Brooke et Jackson, 2020 ;Meisner, 2020). Même avant la pandémie, les interventions visant à réduire l'âgisme étaient importantes et il convient donc de les renforcer davantage (Burnes et al, 2019).…”
Section: Points De Vue Critiques Sur Le Vieillissement Et La Covid-19unclassified
“…La perception des étudiants sur le travail avec les personnes âgées est généralement négative, ce qui les dissuade de poursuivre des études supérieures dans le domaine du vieillissement ou d'y envisager une carrière (Algoso, Peters, Ramjan et East, 2016). Étant donné l'intensification du discours âgiste associé à la COVID-19 (Meisner, 2020), il est peu probable que cette tendance soit modifiée, et encore moins améliorée. Une fois inscrits dans les programmes de gérontologie, les étudiants ont besoin d'occasions d'apprentissage efficaces.…”
Section: Points De Vue Critiques Sur Le Vieillissement Et La Covid-19unclassified