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Development, feasibility, and acceptability of a process based intervention to decrease internalized ageism
Dallas J Murphy1, Michelle M Porter2, Corey S Mackenzie3
1Clinical Psychology MA student, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
|June 3, 2024
Summary
Internalized ageism negatively impacts older adults
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Internalized ageism, stemming from lifelong exposure to ageist beliefs, poses significant health risks for older adults.
- Research on interventions to mitigate internalized ageism is limited, highlighting a critical gap in current gerontological and psychological support.
- Stereotype embodiment theory provides a framework for understanding how internalized ageism affects psychological, behavioral, and physiological health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and evaluate the feasibility of a six-week online process-based intervention aimed at reducing internalized ageism in older adults.
- To explore the potential of process-based therapy to address the multifaceted impacts of internalized ageism.
- To gather preliminary data on participant engagement and perceived usefulness of the intervention.
Main Methods:
- A six-week online process-based intervention was developed, incorporating education, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and attributional retraining.
- The intervention targeted psychological, behavioral, and physiological pathways influenced by internalized ageism.
- A feasibility study was conducted with 81 older adult participants.
Main Results:
- The intervention was rated as highly useful by most participants, with an average program usefulness rating of 4.54/5.
- Participants reported adopting novel behaviors and experiencing shifts in their perspectives on ageism and internalized ageism.
- The study demonstrated the feasibility and potential effectiveness of the online intervention.
Conclusions:
- The developed online intervention shows promise as a feasible method for reducing internalized ageism in older adults.
- This study provides a foundation for future research into effective interventions for internalized ageism, addressing a critical issue in aging.
- Addressing internalized ageism is crucial for improving the health and well-being of the global older adult population.
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