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  • Gerontology
  • Social Psychology
  • Museum Studies

Background:

  • Ageism presents a significant challenge in aging societies worldwide.
  • Negative stereotypes about old age often stem from a lack of meaningful interaction.
  • Museums can serve as platforms for social change and intergenerational dialogue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the interactive museum exhibit "Dialogue with Time" in mitigating ageist attitudes.
  • To assess whether direct engagement with representations of old age can alter visitors' perceptions.

Main Methods:

  • A pre-post comparative study design was implemented with an experimental and a control group.
  • 100 participants in the experimental group (exhibit visitors) and 100 in the control group completed the Farboni Scale of Ageism questionnaire before and after the exhibit.
  • Statistical analysis, including t-tests and effect size calculations (Cohen's d), was used to measure changes in ageism levels.

Main Results:

  • The experimental group showed a statistically significant reduction in ageist attitudes post-exhibit (t(91) = 11.75, p = 0.001, Cohen's d = 0.50).
  • The control group exhibited no significant change in ageism levels (t(76) = 0.05, p = 0.95, Cohen's d = 0.00).
  • The exhibit demonstrated a good effect size, indicating a meaningful impact on visitors' attitudes.

Conclusions:

  • Interactive museum exhibits like "Dialogue with Time" are effective tools for combating ageism.
  • Public institutions, including museums and galleries, should leverage their spaces to foster multigenerational understanding and positive aging portrayals.
  • This approach offers a scalable method for promoting positive societal attitudes towards aging.