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The ageism survey: first findings.

E Palmore1

  • 1Duke Center for the Study of Aging, Durham, NC 27710, USA.

The Gerontologist
|September 28, 2001
PubMed
Summary

A new survey instrument effectively measures ageism, revealing it is widespread among older adults. Disrespect and assumptions about frailty are the most common forms of ageism experienced.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Ageism, or prejudice against older adults, remains a significant societal issue.
  • Understanding the prevalence and types of ageism is crucial for developing effective interventions.
  • Existing measurement tools may not adequately capture the multifaceted nature of ageism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a reliable instrument for measuring the prevalence of ageism.
  • To identify the most common types of ageism experienced by older individuals.
  • To determine which subgroups of older people report higher instances of ageism.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a survey instrument detailing 20 distinct types of ageism.
  • Pilot testing of the instrument on a convenience sample of 84 adults aged 60 and above.
  • Assessment of the instrument's reliability and validity.

Main Results:

  • The developed instrument demonstrated satisfactory reliability and validity.
  • The survey indicated that ageism is widespread and frequently experienced by older adults.
  • The most prevalent forms of ageism reported were disrespect and assumptions about age-related ailments or frailty.

Conclusions:

  • A dependable tool is now available for researchers to measure ageism across diverse societies and populations.
  • This instrument can facilitate a deeper understanding of ageism's impact on various subgroups of older persons.
  • The findings and the instrument can contribute to efforts aimed at reducing ageism in society.

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