The disproportionately high rates of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) health complications and mortality among older adults prompted supportive public responses, such as special senior early shopping hours penpal programs. Simultaneously, some faced neglect blatant displays ageism (e.g., #BoomerRemover) were considered the lowest priority to receive care. This article examines positive negative responses toward in United States during pandemic consequences for society using data from (and...

Ageism is of increasing concern due to the growing older population worldwide and youth-centered focus many societies.The current investigation tested PEACE (Positive Education about Aging Contact Experiences) model for first time. Two online experimental studies examined 2 key factors reducing ageism: education aging (providing accurate information aging) extended contact (knowledge positive intergenerational contact) as well their potential combined effect (education plus contact).In Study...

Abstract Ageism is a worldwide crisis. The COVID‐19 pandemic exacerbated ageism toward older adults with hate speech, intergenerational resentment, and human rights violations. This article provides an overview of the interdisciplinary international theoretical applied research literature in three subareas: attitudes relations, psychological physical effects on adults, reducing ageism. Cross‐cutting themes are need to (1) consider positive (including seemingly “positive”) negative views,...

Utilizing the PEACE (Positive Education about Aging and Contact Experiences) model as a theoretical foundation, Instapals was novel ageism reduction intervention with undergraduate students in non-gerontology course that 1) provided aging education 2) facilitated positive 1-to-1 intergenerational relationships older adults (individuals 65+) through daily exchanges on Instagram for 30 days two in-person meetings. Paired t-tests demonstrate significant decrease anxiety, psychological concerns...

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated ageism (stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination) toward older adults in the United States, highlighting belief that are a burden. Prior to pandemic, growing body of research sought reduce using PEACE (Positive Education about Aging Contact Experiences) model. Extending research, participants were randomly assigned watch three videos (less than 10 min total) challenged stereotypes aging adults, depicted positive intergenerational contact, highlighted as...

Abstract Background and Objectives Benevolent hostile ageism are subtypes of that characterize older adults as incompetent. With benevolent ageism, also viewed warm. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has strained resources prompted debates about priority for versus other groups. Research Design Methods College students completed an online survey how much should be given to in 3 relevant health care-related scenarios employment scenarios. Results significantly predicted higher...

With an increasing older population, ageism continues to be a significant social issue. Interventions reduce and improve intergenerational contact are needed.Building on the Positive Education about Aging Contact Experiences (PEACE) model, undergraduates in online experiment were randomly assigned watch videos that provided education aging, ageism, positive (experimental condition) or wallpaper (control condition).In Part 1, 845 experimental condition (vs. control reported lower levels of...

Using a simulated organizational dispute, we contrasted the behavior of intervening third parties who had formal authority over disputants to that no the...

Ageism (negative attitudes and behavior toward older adults) is a serious social issue of growing concern as the population adults continues to increase. Research demonstrates that negative aging perceptions concerns are associated with poor health well-being among adults; yet, few studies have examined sexual orientation or gender differences in adults.The current online study national community sample 821 (female = 464) participants (76 lesbian, 159 gay, 88 bisexual, 498 heterosexual...

During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, older adults have been disproportionately affected by high rates of health complications and mortality. Reactions toward included a mix prosocial behaviors ageist responses, consistent with history positive negative views treatment in United States.In two-part study (n = 113, Mage 18.49, SD 0.50; range 18-19), we examined whether pre-pandemic ageism among undergraduates predicts behavioral intentions both specific to COVID-19...

Ageism (prejudice, discrimination, and stereotyping directed toward individuals based on age) is pervasive in the U.S. around world. a significant social issue which negatively impacts general health well-being. As such, ageism interventions that are scale-able accessible to many people paramount. Building PEACE (Positive Education about Aging Contact Experiences) model, undergraduates (

Sexual prejudice remains a widespread problem worldwide. Past research demonstrates that cross-orientation contact (contact between heterosexuals and lesbian/gay individuals) reduces sexual among heterosexuals, especially when is high quality. This study extends the literature on relationship mediation of this by intergroup anxiety examining role key ideology - essentialist beliefs about homosexuality (immutability, universality, discreteness beliefs). Findings indicate differs level...

Abstract Engineering programs must weave coverage of disciplinary content with the ability students to apply and extend this knowledge new contexts for use in their professional practice as engineers. It is, therefore, necessary schools promote cultivate additional dispositions within that better enable them adapt employ knowledge. The concept an "adaptive expert" (AE) has been previously developed learning sciences describe individual deep but who also displays cognitive characteristics...

Abstract The 2016 U.S. Presidential Election provided a unique opportunity to examine how ageism and sexism may impact attitudes (perceived presidential qualities endorsement of positive negative age stereotypes) toward Hillary Clinton Donald Trump. Community participants ( N = 875) indicated their voting intentions 3 weeks before the election. Endorsement stereotypes perceived for Trump varied based on participants’ women, political stance (conservative/liberal), demographic characteristics...