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  • 1Gerontology Clinic, Zvezdara University Hospital, Dimitrija Tucovica 161, Belgrade, Serbia. davidovi@eunet.yu

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Ageism, or prejudice based on age, appears to be adopted later in life. Children demonstrated positive perceptions of aging, unlike older adults and nurses in this study.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Ageism involves stereotyping and prejudice against individuals due to their age.
  • The term "ageism" was coined by Robert Butler in 1969 to describe systematic discrimination against the elderly.
  • Existing data suggests differing attitudes towards aging between children and adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare attitudes towards aging across different age groups and professions.
  • To explore perceptions of attractiveness, age definition, and longevity practices.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted with 162 participants: 56 school children, 48 nurses, and 58 elderly patients.
  • Participants responded to three questions regarding the unattractiveness of old age, the definition of an "old man," and longevity practices.

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  • Data was analyzed based on responses from each participant group.

    • Main Results:

    • A majority of surveyed children expressed positive views on aging.
    • Nurses provided conditional responses regarding the attractiveness of old age (e.g., "if healthy").
    • Elderly participants showed a higher percentage of negative responses concerning the unattractiveness of old age, with only 33% finding it not unattractive.

    Conclusions:

    • Children generally exhibit positive perceptions and attitudes toward old age.
    • The findings suggest that ageism may be adopted later in life, rather than being innate.
    • All groups demonstrated good knowledge of longevity practices and positive health attitudes.