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Attitudes to aging and old age.

J B Pedersen

    Danish Medical Bulletin
    |June 1, 1992
    PubMed
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    Attitudes towards aging shifted in the 1980s, emphasizing continuity and self-determination. The DaneAge Future study reveals optimistic and self-confident outlooks on old age across different adult age groups.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sociology of Aging

    Background:

    • A significant shift in societal attitudes towards aging and the elderly occurred in the 1980s.
    • Policy proposals emerged, focusing on continuity, self-determination, and leveraging the resources of older adults.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate contemporary attitudes towards aging.
    • To assess the outlook of different adult cohorts on their future old age.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of political activities reflecting the new attitude towards the elderly.
    • The DaneAge Future study, examining three distinct age cohorts (40-44, 50-54, and 60-64 years).

    Main Results:

    • The study observed an optimistic and self-confident attitude towards old age among participants.

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  • This positive outlook was consistent across the examined age cohorts.

    • Conclusions:

    • The shift in societal attitudes towards aging is reflected in the self-perception of older adults.
    • Future old age is viewed with optimism and self-confidence by the current adult population.