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  • Sociology
  • Cross-cultural studies

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  • Individuals often perceive themselves as younger than their chronological age.
  • This phenomenon, known as age-group distancing, is linked to avoiding negative stereotypes associated with aging.
  • Previous research has primarily focused on Western cultural contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate age perceptions and the perceived onset of older adulthood across diverse global cultures.
  • To determine if age-group distancing varies significantly between different cultural settings.
  • To explore the influence of cultural norms on attitudes towards aging.

Main Methods:

  • Survey research conducted across 13 countries, encompassing over one million participants.
  • Analysis of self-reported age perceptions and beliefs about developmental transitions into older adulthood.
  • Comparative statistical analysis to identify cross-cultural differences in age-group distancing.

Main Results:

  • Age-group distancing was a prevalent phenomenon observed in all surveyed countries.
  • The extent of age-group distancing was significantly less pronounced in South Korea compared to other nations.
  • Cultural variations in aging attitudes appear to influence the degree of psychological distancing from older adulthood.

Conclusions:

  • Age-group distancing is a widespread, yet culturally modulated, aspect of aging perception.
  • Cultural factors, particularly those prevalent in South Korea, may mitigate the tendency to distance oneself from older adulthood.
  • Further research is needed to understand the specific cultural mechanisms underlying these variations in age perception.