Diversity in old age: Stereotyping of subgroups of older people across cultures

• Published in: Asian journal of social psychology Vol. 27; no. 4; pp. 968 - 981
• Main Authors: Vauclair, Christin‐Melanie, Esteves, Carla Sofia, Eyssel, Friederike, Harb, Charles
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.12.2024
• Subjects: Age discrimination; age stereotypes; ageism; Aging; Competence; culture; Older people; Stereotypes; subgroups

An ageing population is increasingly recognised as a critical concern in the social sciences, especially in regard to the issue of ageism. The literature suggests that older people are subject to ambivalent and paternalistic judgements. However, this does not consider diversity within the older popu...