Ageism against Older Adults: How do Intersecting Identities Influence Perceptions of Ageist Behaviors?

ABSTRACT: Most ageism research has focused on prejudice against older people without considering their multiple intersecting identities. We investigated perceptions of ageist acts that targeted older individuals with intersecting racial (Black/White) and gender identities (men/women). Both young (18-29) and older (65+) adult Americans evaluated the acceptability of a variety of instances of hostile and benevolent ageism. Replicating prior work, benevolent ageism was seen as more acceptable compared to hostile ageism, and young adults rated ageist acts as more acceptable than older adults. Small intersectional identity effects were observed such that young adult participants perceived older White men to be the most acceptable targets of hostile ageism. Our research suggests that ageism is viewed diff

SUBMITTER: Gans HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10201080 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature