Background and Objectives: Ageism is of increasing concern due to the growing older population worldwide and youth-centered focus of many societies. Research Design and Methods: The current investigation tested the PEACE (Positive Education about Aging and Contact Experiences) model for the first time. Two online experimental studies examined 2 key factors for reducing ageism: education about aging (providing accurate information about aging) and extended contact (knowledge of positive intergenerational contact) as well as their potential combined effect (education plus extended contact). Results and Discussion: In Study 1, 354 undergraduates in all 3 experimental conditions (vs. control participants) reported less negative attitudes toward older adults (delayed post-test) and greater aging knowledge (immediate and delayed post-tests), when controlling for pre-study attitudes. In Study 2, 505 national community participants (ages 18–59) in all experimental conditions (vs. control participants) reported less negative attitudes toward older adults (immediate post-test) and greater aging knowledge (immediate and delayed post-tests). In summary, across 2 online studies, education about aging and knowledge of intergenerational extended contact improved attitudes toward older adults and aging knowledge. Implications: Thus, brief, online ageism-reduction strategies can be an effective way to combat ageism. These strategies hold promise to be tested in other settings, with other samples, and to be elaborated into more in-depth interventions that aim to reduce ageism in everyday culture.
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Background and Objectives: Ageism is of increasing concern due to the growing older population worldwide and youth-centered focus of many societies. Research Design and Methods: The current investigation tested the PEACE (Positive Education about Aging and Contact Experiences) model for the first time. Two online experimental studies examined 2 key factors for reducing ageism: education about aging (providing accurate information about aging) and extended contact (knowledge of positive intergenerational contact) as well as their potential combined effect (education plus extended contact). Results and Discussion: In Study 1, 354 undergraduates in all 3 experimental conditions (vs. control participants) reported less negative attitudes toward older adults (delayed post-test) and greater aging knowledge (immediate and delayed post-tests), when controlling for pre-study attitudes. In Study 2, 505 national community participants (ages 18–59) in all experimental conditions (vs. control participants) reported less negative attitudes toward older adults (immediate post-test) and greater aging knowledge (immediate and delayed post-tests). In summary, across 2 online studies, education about aging and knowledge of intergenerational extended contact improved attitudes toward older adults and aging knowledge. Implications: Thus, brief, online ageism-reduction strategies can be an effective way to combat ageism. These strategies hold promise to be tested in other settings, with other samples, and to be elaborated into more in-depth interventions that aim to reduce ageism in everyday culture.
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In 2003 there were 20 million people over 50; by 2021 this will rise to almost 25 million. As well as shaping markets and public services older people contribute to the British economy, as unpaid and paid workers. Current Government policies for supporting older people make economic contributions include: forthcoming age discrimination legislation; amendments to the pensions system; Welfare to Work programmes for older and disabled workers; new entitlements to free education; and improved support for carers.
In 2003 there were 20 million people over 50; by 2021 this will rise to almost 25 million. As well as shaping markets and public services older people contribute to the British economy, as unpaid and paid workers. Current Government policies for supporting older people make economic contributions include: forthcoming age discrimination legislation; amendments to the pensions system; Welfare to Work programmes for older and disabled workers; new entitlements to free education; and improved support for carers.
This report discovers clear evidence of direct discrimination in Britain's national institutions and explores the profound impact of indirect discrimination on older people themselves and on society as a whole. The report examines how public policy discriminates directly and indirectly on the grounds of age in seven specific areas: education, health care, employment, social care, social security, transport and citizenship.
This report discovers clear evidence of direct discrimination in Britain's national institutions and explores the profound impact of indirect discrimination on older people themselves and on society as a whole. The report examines how public policy discriminates directly and indirectly on the grounds of age in seven specific areas: education, health care, employment, social care, social security, transport and citizenship.
Subject terms:
older people, rights, standards, transport, age discrimination, benefits, central government, citizenship, education, employment, health care;
Literature review supporting the report which sets out the basic principles of good practice in working with older lesbians and gay men and looks how to develop an inclusive organisation with adapted services, training and consultation.
Literature review supporting the report which sets out the basic principles of good practice in working with older lesbians and gay men and looks how to develop an inclusive organisation with adapted services, training and consultation.
Extended abstract:
Author
TURNBULL Annmarie;
Title
Opening doors: the needs of older lesbians and gay men; a literature review.
Publisher
Age Concern England, 2001.
Summary
This report surveys recent and current literature regarding the needs of older lesbians and gay men. It complements Opening Doors - Working with older lesbians and gay men, a resource pack that Age Concern England published in July 2001. The document format is much the same as that for the Resource Pack and contains sections which: contexts this work within the wider work programme of Age Concern England; outlines the methods used; summaries the findings; provides illustrative case studies; discusses the findings; and lists references and contacts.
Context
Age Concern is in the process of developing a coherent strategy for working with and on behalf of older lesbians and gay men. Work has already begun in this area. The Resource Pack, Opening Doors - Working with older lesbians and gay men, (2001), has been produced, launched and circulated, and a series of training event undertaken for local Age Concerns. It is the intention now to continue to raise the profile of the work by seeking out examples of good practice throughout the federation and the wider community. In that context this report was commissioned to analyse the outcomes of a literature search on the needs of older lesbians and gay men and to highlight key issues and findings that would inform strategy.
Method
The author states that the work undertaken was desk research and the methods have been limited to: catalogue and abstract scanning; document retrieval and analysis; telephone conversations; and, compilation of brief illustrative UK case studies. No search strategy and inclusion criteria are defined.
Contents
This 23 page report is divided into four sections. Section one outlines the function of this report, provides contextual information and the aims of the report, and, briefly outlines the methods utilised in the literature review. Section two provides a summary of findings from the literature review and looks at possible positive and possible negative issues for the ageing lesbian/gay individual. Section three lists references and suggested further reading, and section four lists relevant contacts.
Conclusion
"While research to date indicates that a lesbian or gay man's sexual identity has both positive and negative potential in their ageing process, it needs to be stressed that most of the samples have focused on people who are relatively comfortable with their sexuality. Invisibility is a crucial factor. It inhibits the potential for research, reinforces the idea that there are no specific needs among this group and silences the gay and lesbian individual.
Not surprisingly, gay men and lesbians share the same common concerns about ageing as most older people: loneliness, ill health and financial concerns. They also share the realisation that support around these three issues is frequently inadequate. What distinguishes them is that their old age could be improved in other ways by significant changes in social attitudes, the law and subsequently to service provision."
37 References.
Subject terms:
homosexuality, housing, lesbians, life style, literature reviews, older people, social care provision, age discrimination, attitudes, discrimination, education, gay men, good practice;
This guide provides for the initial identification of aged based policies within the NHS to ensure compliance with first milestone for action within standard one of the National Service Framework for older people. In particular, the government has made clear that denying health and social care on the basis of age is unacceptable.
This guide provides for the initial identification of aged based policies within the NHS to ensure compliance with first milestone for action within standard one of the National Service Framework for older people. In particular, the government has made clear that denying health and social care on the basis of age is unacceptable.
Subject terms:
independence, social isolation, loneliness, older people, social care provision, standards, access to services, age discrimination, ageing, attitudes, community care, education, health needs;
This book has been produced as a resource to help all preparatory stages of participatory research with older people. It offers an overview of the research process and contains practical examples and case studies involving older people. Topics covered: planning and carrying out research; using research; training and research tools.
This book has been produced as a resource to help all preparatory stages of participatory research with older people. It offers an overview of the research process and contains practical examples and case studies involving older people. Topics covered: planning and carrying out research; using research; training and research tools.
Subject terms:
independence, social isolation, loneliness, older people, participatory research, research methods, social care provision, user participation, user views, age discrimination, ageing, attitudes, community care, education, health needs;
This report argues that the debate about older people is fundamentally about values and attitudes. Health and social care provision remain prime concerns. There are many issues around the built environment, quality of life and accommodation services. Racism needs to be tackled and education is vitally important in countering feelings of isolation.
This report argues that the debate about older people is fundamentally about values and attitudes. Health and social care provision remain prime concerns. There are many issues around the built environment, quality of life and accommodation services. Racism needs to be tackled and education is vitally important in countering feelings of isolation.
Subject terms:
independence, social isolation, loneliness, older people, racial harassment, social care provision, age discrimination, ageing, attitudes, community care, education, health needs;
Includes: an overview of life for ethnic minority elders in Britain today; health; housing; income; social welfare; education and leisure. Flyers on useful organisations, contacts and further reading.
Includes: an overview of life for ethnic minority elders in Britain today; health; housing; income; social welfare; education and leisure. Flyers on useful organisations, contacts and further reading.
Subject terms:
income, housing, leisure activities, life expectancy, life style, older people, social welfare, age discrimination, ageing, attitudes, benefits, black and minority ethnic people, education, families, health;
Resource pack intended for any individual or organisation interested in developing services for, or working with, older lesbians and gay men. The guidance is applicable to a wider audience including all who work with lesbians and gay men. The report sets out the basic principles of good practice in working with older lesbians and gay men and looks how to develop an inclusive organisation with adapted services, training and consultation. The pack is accompanied by a literature review in a separate booklet.
Resource pack intended for any individual or organisation interested in developing services for, or working with, older lesbians and gay men. The guidance is applicable to a wider audience including all who work with lesbians and gay men. The report sets out the basic principles of good practice in working with older lesbians and gay men and looks how to develop an inclusive organisation with adapted services, training and consultation. The pack is accompanied by a literature review in a separate booklet.
Subject terms:
homosexuality, housing, lesbians, life style, older people, social care provision, age discrimination, attitudes, discrimination, education, gay men, good practice;