HISTORICAL NARRATIVES, CONTEMPORARY PORTRAYALS, AND STRATEGIES TO REFRAME AGING
2024
Reframing Aging and Combating Ageism
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Author Information
Author(s): Ng Reuben
Primary Institution: National University of Singapore
Hypothesis
Innovative methods can effectively analyze and reframe the narratives surrounding aging and ageism.
Conclusion
The study highlights the need for innovative strategies to combat ageism and improve the portrayal of older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Ageism negatively impacts the health of older adults.
- 194 countries are collaborating to combat ageism through the WHO.
Takeaway
Ageism is when older people are treated unfairly because of their age, and we need new ways to tell better stories about them.
Methodology
The study analyzes historical narratives and contemporary media portrayals of aging.
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