Contemporary Perspectives on Ageism.

• Superior document: International Perspectives on Aging Series ; v.19
• Author: Ayalon, Liat.
• TeilnehmendeR: Tesch-Römer, Clemens.
• Place / Publishing House: Cham : : Springer International Publishing AG,, 2018.; ©2018.
• Year of Publication: 2018
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: International Perspectives on Aging Series
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (581 pages)

Table of Contents

• Intro
• Acknowledgements
• Contents
• About the Authors
• Chapter 1: Introduction to the Section: Ageism-Concept and Origins
• 1.1 Ageism: Concept
• 1.2 Ageism: Aetiology
• 1.2.1 Micro-level Theories to Explain the Origins of Ageism
• 1.2.2 Meso-level Theories to Explain the Origins of Ageism
• 1.2.3 Macro-level Theories to Explain the Origins of Ageism
• 1.3 Conclusions
• References
• Chapter 2: Ageism: The Relationship between Age Stereotypes and Age Discrimination
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Ageist Behaviour and Perceived Age Discrimination: Different Sides of the Same Coin?
• 2.3 Age Stereotypes and Age Discrimination from the Actor's and the Perceiver's Perspective: Distinguishing Between Conceptual and Empirical Relations
• 2.4 Ageism from the Actor's Perspective: Age Stereotypes as Predictors of Age Discrimination
• 2.4.1 Review of Existing Evidence for Age Stereotypes as Predictors of Age Discriminatory Behaviours
• 2.4.2 Moderators of the Relation Between Age Stereotypes and Ageist Behaviour
• 2.5 Ageism from the Perceiver's Perspective: Individually Held Age Stereotypes as Predictors of Perceived Age Discrimination
• 2.5.1 Review of Existing Evidence for Age Stereotypes as Predictors of Perceived Age Discrimination
• 2.5.2 Mediators of the Relations Between Age Stereotypes and Perceived Age Discrimination
• 2.6 Interrelations Between the Perceiver's and the Actor's Perspectives
• 2.7 Conclusion and Implications
• References
• Chapter 3: Multiple Marginalizations Based on Age: Gendered Ageism and Beyond
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 From Ageism to Gendered Ageism and Multiple Marginalizations
• 3.3 The Perspective of Age as Doing
• 3.4 The Perspective of Age as a Power Relation
• 3.5 Gendered Ageism as Doing
• 3.6 Conclusions
• References
• Chapter 4: Origins of Ageism at the Individual Level
• 4.1 Introduction.
• 4.1.1 A Rationale for Examining the Etiology of Ageism in Different Age Groups
• 4.2 Terror Management Theory
• 4.2.1 Social Groups and Stereotypes in Light of Terror Management Theory
• 4.2.2 Ageism Among Young and Middle-Aged Adults in Light of Terror Management Theory
• 4.2.2.1 The Threat of Death
• 4.2.2.2 The Threat of Animality
• 4.2.2.3 The Threat of Insignificance
• 4.2.3 Ageism Among Older Adults in Light of Terror Management Theory
• 4.3 Stereotype Embodiment Theory
• 4.4 Social Identity Theory
• 4.4.1 Ageism Among Young and Middle-Aged Adults in Light of Social Identity Theory
• 4.4.2 Ageism Among Older Adults in Light of Social Identity Theory
• 4.4.3 Strategies to Maintain Positive Self-Identity According to Social Identity Theory
• 4.5 Synthesis of the Three Theories from a Life Span Perspective
• 4.5.1 Short-Term and Long-Term Strategies for Coping with Self-Ageism
• 4.6 Conclusions
• References
• Chapter 5: Work Environment and the Origin of Ageism
• 5.1 Setting the Scene: Ageism at the Workplace
• 5.2 Organizational Characteristics as Sources of Ageism at the Workplace
• 5.2.1 Organizational Structure and Hierarchy
• 5.2.2 Age Structure
• 5.2.3 Age-Diverse Climate, Age-Friendly Corporate Identity and Leadership
• 5.2.4 Human Resource Measures
• 5.2.5 Company Size
• 5.3 Contextual Factors as Sources of Ageism at the Workplace
• 5.3.1 Industrial and Sectorial Affiliation
• 5.3.2 Legal Framework for Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Age
• 5.4 Conclusion: Fighting Ageism at the Workplace
• References
• Chapter 6: Ageism and Age Discrimination in the Labour Market: A Macrostructural Perspective
• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Ageism and Age Discrimination in the Labour Market: Key Theoretical Distinctions
• 6.2.1 Specific Features of Age Discrimination in the Labour Market.
• 6.2.2 Intersectional (Multiple) Discrimination
• 6.2.3 Ageism and Discrimination Across the Life Course
• 6.3 Macrostructural Processes and Age Discrimination in the Labour Market
• 6.3.1 Modernisation
• 6.3.2 Globalisation and Economic Crises
• 6.3.3 The Political Economy of Old Age
• 6.4 The Consequences and Costs of Ageism in Employment
• 6.4.1 Individual and Institutional Costs and Consequences
• 6.4.2 Social and Economic Costs and Consequences
• 6.5 Policy Responses to Ageism
• 6.5.1 Legal Solutions and Responses
• 6.5.2 Active and Productive Ageing Policies of the European Union
• 6.6 Conclusions
• References
• Chapter 7: Introduction to the Section: On the Manifestations and Consequences of Ageism
• References
• Chapter 8: Ageism in the Third Age
• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Classifications of Ageing
• 8.3 Perceptions of One's Own Old Age
• 8.4 The Creation of the Third and Fourth Age
• 8.5 The Third Age Distancing Itself from the Fourth Age
• 8.6 Evidence of Distancing
• 8.7 The Fourth Age
• 8.8 Age and Disability
• 8.9 Discussion
• 8.10 Conclusions
• References
• Chapter 9: Pathways from Ageism to Loneliness
• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 Loneliness
• 9.3 Ageism
• 9.3.1 The Stereotypes of Ageing
• 9.3.2 Neglect and Social Exclusion
• 9.4 Pathways from Ageism to Loneliness
• 9.4.1 Social Rejection
• 9.4.2 Stereotype Embodiment
• 9.4.3 Social Exclusion
• 9.5 Conclusions
• References
• Chapter 10: Ageism and Sexuality
• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 Attitudes and Perceptions of the Media
• 10.3 Attitudes and Perceptions of the Young Towards Older People's Sexuality
• 10.4 Attitudes of Older People Towards Their Own Sexuality
• 10.5 Attitudes and Perceptions of Primary Care Providers and Long-Term Care Staff
• 10.6 Conclusions and Recommendations
• References
• Chapter 11: Visual Ageism in the Media.
• 11.1 Introduction
• 11.2 Why Visual Ageism in the Media Matters
• 11.3 Changes of Visual Ageism in the Media
• 11.4 New Visual Ageism in the Media: The Trend Towards a Positive Representation of Older People
• 11.5 Designing for Dynamic Diversity: An Alternative to Visual Ageism
• References
• Chapter 12: Ageism and Older Immigrants
• 12.1 Introduction
• 12.2 Ageism, Ageing Destination Countries, and Immigration Policies
• 12.3 Disadvantages of Older Immigrants Who Aged in Their Immigration Countries
• 12.4 Immigrant Age Limitation Policies
• 12.5 Summary and Conclusions
• References
• Chapter 13: Ageism in the Health Care System: Providers, Patients, and Systems
• 13.1 Introduction
• 13.2 Providers and Patients: Ageism at the Micro Level
• 13.2.1 Ageist Attitudes and Practices Among Health Care Professionals
• 13.2.2 Ageist Communication by Health Care Professionals
• 13.2.3 Factors Associated with Ageism in the Medical Setting
• 13.2.4 Self-Ageism in the Health Care Setting
• 13.3 Structural Factors that Impact Care for Older Persons: Ageism at the Macro Level
• 13.3.1 Age Discrimination Exists in the Health Care System
• 13.3.2 Older Persons Participate Minimally in Clinical Trials
• 13.3.3 Training of Health Care Professionals
• 13.4 Conclusions and Recommendations
• References
• Chapter 14: Ageism in Medication Use in Older Patients
• 14.1 Introduction
• 14.2 Aspects of Ageism and Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Patients
• 14.3 Inappropriate Prescribing in Older Patients and Aspects of Ageism
• 14.3.1 Definitions and Epidemiology of Inappropriate Prescribing in Older Adults
• 14.3.2 Risks Factors of Inappropriate Prescribing in Older Patients
• 14.3.3 Negative Consequences of Inappropriate Prescribing in Older Patients.
• 14.3.4 Strategies to Reduce Inappropriate Prescribing in Older Patients and Aspects of Ageism
• 14.4 Polypharmacy and Polyherbacy in Older Patients and Aspects of Ageism
• 14.4.1 Definitions and Epidemiology of Polypharmacy and Polyherbacy
• 14.4.2 Risk Factors of Polypharmacy and Polyherbacy in Older Patients
• 14.4.3 Negative Consequences of Polypharmacy and Polyherbacy in Older Adults
• 14.4.4 Strategies to Reduce Inappropriate Polypharmacy and Polyherbacy in Older Patients
• 14.5 Medication Nonadherence in Older Patients and Aspects of Ageism
• 14.5.1 Definitions and Epidemiology of Medication Nonadherence
• 14.5.2 Negative Consequences of Medication Nonadherence in Older Patients
• 14.5.3 Risk Factors of Medication Nonadherence and Aspects of Ageism
• 14.5.4 Strategies to Reduce Medication Nonadherence in Older Patients
• 14.6 Conclusions
• Appendix: List of Abbreviations
• References
• Chapter 15: Ageism in Mental Health Assessment and Treatment of Older Adults
• 15.1 Ageism Among Mental Health Clinicians and Patients
• 15.1.1 Ageist Attitudes and Perceptions Among Mental Health Clinicians
• 15.1.2 Training in Geriatric Mental Health and Exposure to Older Patients
• 15.1.3 Self-Ageism Among Older Patients with Mental Illness
• 15.2 Difficulties in the Assessment of Older Persons with Mental Health Problems: The Impact of Ageism
• 15.2.1 Objective Difficulties in Assessing Psychiatric Conditions in Old Age
• 15.2.2 Psychiatric Diagnoses Biases in Late Life: The Role of Ageism
• 15.3 Ageism in Treatment: Providing Psychotherapy to Older Persons
• 15.3.1 Attitudes and Adaptations in Psychotherapy with Older Patients
• 15.3.2 Psychotherapists' and Patients' Ageist Attitudes and the Therapeutic Relationship
• 15.3.3 Ageist Attitudes and Specific Psychotherapeutic and Drug Interventions in Old Age.
• 15.3.4 Recommendations for Mental Health Clinicians.