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  • Social Psychology
  • Gerontology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Ageism encompasses discrimination against individuals of any age group.
  • Generational cohort discrimination can function as a proxy for age-based bias.
  • Understanding diverse forms of ageism is crucial for addressing societal inequities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of generational ageism.
  • To examine the relationship between generational ageism and internalized/relational ageism.
  • To identify specific impacts of generational bias on younger cohorts.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional survey design.
  • Recruitment of 913 participants via ResearchMatch.
  • Quantitative analysis of reported experiences of discrimination and age-related anxiety.

Main Results:

  • Millennial and Gen Z participants reported the highest levels of generational cohort discrimination.
  • Younger cohorts perceived their groups as less capable, more opinionated, and more selfish.
  • Millennials and Gen Z exhibited higher levels of internalized and relational age anxiety compared to older cohorts.

Conclusions:

  • Generational bias is a significant manifestation of ageism, particularly affecting younger generations.
  • The findings underscore the need to address generational ageism to mitigate its negative psychological impacts.
  • Further research into generational ageism is essential for a comprehensive understanding and combating of age-based discrimination.