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Ageism : a review of the literature
— prepared for: Calgary Health Region, Healthy Aging Committee; prepared by: Elizabeth Dozois, Word on the Street Consulting Ltd | | Author(s) | Elizabeth Dozois |
| Corporate Author | Word on the Street Consulting; Healthy Aging Committee, Calgary Health Region, Alberta |
| Publisher | Electronic format only (Word on the Street Consulting), Calgary, Alberta, May 2006 |
| Pages | 29 pp |
| Source | Word on the Street Consulting Ltd., 629-25th Avenue NE Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2E 1Y6. Email: edozois@telusplanet.net |
| Keywords | Ageism ; Literature reviews. |
| Annotation | This paper focuses on the origins, construction and potential impact of ageist stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination. It briefly outlines: sociocultural aspects of ageism; theoretical perspectives; content and formation of ageist stereotypes; manifestations of ageism in social interactions, healthcare, the workplace and other social arenas; impact of ageism on the health and wellbeing of older people; and strategies for reducing ageism. The literature indicates that ageism is pervasive; and ageist stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination have been shown to negatively affect the following: confidence and self-esteem; coping skills; cognitive performance; physical functioning; self-efficacy; responsiveness; motivation; will to live; longevity; and mortality rates. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-080507205 E |
| Classmark | B:TOB: 64A |
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| ...from the Ageinfo database published by Centre for Policy on Ageing. |
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