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The ADEA amendment and public support for older workers.

K F Ferraro

    Research on Aging
    |March 1, 1989
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    Area of Science:

    • Social Sciences
    • Gerontology
    • Labor Economics

    Background:

    • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was amended in 1978, impacting workplace policies.
    • Understanding public perception of older workers is crucial for effective policy.
    • Societal views on aging and employment have evolved over time.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze shifts in American public opinion regarding older adults in the workforce.
    • To evaluate the impact of the 1978 ADEA amendment on these beliefs.
    • To compare the group benefit and civil liberty models in explaining public support for older workers.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of public opinion data concerning older workers' employment.
    • Comparison of beliefs before and after the 1978 ADEA amendment.

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  • Examination of demographic factors, such as age and gender, influencing these beliefs.

    • Main Results:

    • Public opinion generally favored the civil liberty model, supporting older workers' rights.
    • More recent birth cohorts showed greater support for older workers' opportunities.
    • Overall public favorability and concern for older workers increased around 1978.
    • Women expressed stronger support for older workers' employment rights than men.

    Conclusions:

    • The 1978 ADEA amendment coincided with a positive shift in public attitudes toward older workers.
    • Societal views increasingly align with civil liberty principles regarding age and employment.
    • Gender influences perceptions of older adults in the workplace, with women showing more support.