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Encyclopedia of ageism
- Authors:
- PALMORE Erdman, et al, (eds)
- Publisher:
- Haworth
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 347p.
- Place of publication:
- New York
A review of over 125 aspects of ageism. Written by 60 experts, the book examines topics such as anti-aging, stereotypes, and the media, with numerous references for further information. The resource contains an alphabetical list of the entries, a detailed index, and a list of the entries categorized by subject. This resource aims to increase awareness about the many facets of ageism and to provide a wealth of concepts, theories, and facts about ageism.
The ageism survey: first findings
- Author:
- PALMORE Erdman
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 41(5), October 2001, pp.572-575.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This research aimed to develop an instrument that could be used to answer three questions: what is the prevalence of ageism in various societies? Which types of ageism are more prevalent? Which subgroups of older people report more ageism. The survey found that the experience of ageism was widespread and frequent among respondents. The majority reported several incidents of ageism and over half the incidents were reported to have occurred "more than once". The most frequent types were persons showing disrespect for older people, followed by persons showing assumptions about ailments of frailty caused by age. Concludes that researchers now have a reliable and valid instrument for measuring the prevalence of ageism in various societies and of various types of ageism experienced by various groups of older persons.