Attitudes Toward Old Age. A Hierarchical Study

Austin, David R.

doi:10.1093/geront/25.4.431

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“…Research on attitudes toward the elderly has not rendered consistent results. Many studies have uncovered negative attitudes toward the elderly (e.g., Cameron & Cromer, 1974;Slotterback & Saarnio, 1996, Tuckman & Lorge, 1953 but other studies have found positive attitudes toward the elderly (e.g., Austin, 1985;Crockett, Press, & Osterkamp, 1979;Kogan, 1961). These inconsistencies likely stem from methodological differences across studies including variations in target stimulus (specific elderly person vs. typical elderly or elderly in general) and measurement techniques used (Braithwaite, 1986;Slotterback & Saarnio, 1996).…”

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Stereotypes of the Elderly in Magazine Advertisements 1956–1996

Miller

McKibbin

et al. 1999

Int J Aging Hum Dev

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The globalization of American culture is increasing as various media target an international market. This article reports the results of a study examining trends in the stereotyping of the elderly in print advertisements appearing from 1956 to 1996 in U.S. magazines. Results show that the percentage of elderly portrayals in print ads has decreased. There has been relatively little overall stereotyping of elderly, with only 4 percent of the sample depicting negative stereotypes. Nevertheless, there has been an increasing percentage of negative stereotypes and a decreasing percentage of positive stereotypes. Results are analyzed in relationship to marketing trends and the social impact on aging.

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Stereotypes of the Elderly in Magazine Advertisements 1956–1996

Miller

McKibbin

et al. 1999

Int J Aging Hum Dev

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“…With a few notable exceptions (e.g., Ontario Welfare Council, 1971;Kafer, et al, 1980) most scales measuring attitudes toward elderly have constructs representing only the cognitive aspects of attitude. While these scales and others have served well to assess the extent of negative stereotypes, beliefs, and misconceptions about the elderly, many have been used to discuss the issue of ageism as defined by Butler (Austin, 1985;Baker, 1983;Kahana et al, 1977;Levin & Levin, 1980;Ray, Raciti, & Ford, 1985;Waxman, Carner, & Klein, 1984). The ageist attitude is a current concern to many contemporary writers and researchers (e.g., Fielding, 1984;Jensen & Oakley, 1982;Kearl, Moore, & Osberg, 1982;Levin & Levin, 1980;Nuessel, 1982) and, as noted by Nuessel, the term has gained recognition from the fact that it is now an entry in The American Heritage Dictionary on the English Language.…”

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The Fraboni Scale of Ageism (FSA): An Attempt at a More Precise Measure of Ageism

1990

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RÉSUMÉ“The Fraboni Scale of Ageism” (FSA), de même que les rapports de son facteur du concept psychologique, de sa crédibilité de consistance interne, et de sa relation avec “The Acceptance of Others Scale”, “The Facts on Aging Quiz”, et “The Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale” (N = 231) sont présentés dans cette étude. Le concept psychologique du FSA est tiré de la définition d'âgéisme chez Butler (1978), et il veut mesurer la composante affective des attitudes, afin de compléter l'aspect cognitif mesuré par les autres instruments. Le FSA avait trouvé une validité suffisante du concept psychologique et une crédibilité interne élevée. Les rapports avec les autres concepts psychologiques mesurés ont maintenu le caractère unique du FSA et ont révélé une influence réduite de l'utilité sociale. On a remarqué que le sexe des individus expliquait quelques divergences dans les scores du FSA.

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“…Concurrent with the increase in the proportion of the elderly in the population, negative stereotypes about older people continue to be pervasive both in Israel and elsewhere (Austin, 1985;Bradt-Ryan, 1979;Harasymiw, Horn, & Lewis, 1976;Hendricks & Hendricks, 1977;Hickey & Kalish, 1968;Kastenbaum & Durkee, 1964;Tringo, 1970;Tuckman & Lorge, 1953). These negative attitudes, which exist among welfare and health practitioners, are assumed to find expression in the quality of the care they provide to older persons (Hatton, 1977;Wolk & Wolk, 1971).…”

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Changes in Knowledge, Attitudes, and Work Preferences Following Courses in Gerontology Among Medical, Nursing, and Social Work Students

Carmel¹,

Cwikel²,

Galinsky³

1992

Educational Gerontology

108

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This study evaluated short-and long-term effects of courses in gerontology and geriatrics on changes in knowledge, attitudes, and work preferences among medical, nursing, and social work students in Israel. The results showed that nursing and social work students increased their knowledge measured by Palmore's Facts on Aging Quiz. No significant changes were found in the level of knowledge of medical students and in the attitudes and work preferences of any of the studied groups. No correlation was found among knowledge, attitudes, and work preferences within each of the three groups, which implies that increased knowledge about the elderly does not necessarily lead to changes in negative attitudes and work preferences. Formal lectures appear to be a more effective way of transmitting knowledge than group discussions and contact with older persons.

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Attitudes Toward Old Age. A Hierarchical Study

Cited by 27 publications

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Stereotypes of the Elderly in Magazine Advertisements 1956–1996

Stereotypes of the Elderly in Magazine Advertisements 1956–1996

The Fraboni Scale of Ageism (FSA): An Attempt at a More Precise Measure of Ageism

Changes in Knowledge, Attitudes, and Work Preferences Following Courses in Gerontology Among Medical, Nursing, and Social Work Students

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