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Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Gerontology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Intergenerational contact is vital for reducing ageism and fostering harmony.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered intergenerational interactions.
  • Increased ageism and intergenerational threat perceptions have been observed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the impact of pandemic-altered intergenerational contact on ageism towards older adults.
  • To apply the Temporally Integrated Model of Intergroup Contact and Threat (TIMICAT) framework.
  • To inform policy and practice for promoting intergenerational harmony.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review analyzing the interplay of contact and threat.
  • Exploration of the TIMICAT model's relevance to pandemic-era dynamics.
  • Synthesis of research on ageism, intergenerational contact, and threat.

Main Results:

  • Research must consider the timing and intensity of contact and threat to predict prejudice.
  • Changing dynamics of intergenerational contact and threat influence ageism.
  • Ageism and intergenerational threat have escalated during the pandemic.

Conclusions:

  • Policy makers are crucial in mitigating intergenerational tensions and promoting harmony.
  • Effective interventions require nuanced understanding of contact and threat dynamics.
  • Addressing ageism necessitates reducing divisive narratives and fostering positive intergenerational relations.