Daily Coupling of Ageist Attitudes and Negative Feelings Across Countries
Author Information
Author(s): Shrira Amit, Palgi Yuval, Can Reyyan, Kornadt Anna, Tse Dwight, Neupert Shevaun
Hypothesis
How do ageist attitudes and negative affect vary daily across different countries?
Conclusion
The relationship between ageist attitudes and negative affect varies significantly across countries.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants reported ageist attitudes and negative affect over a period of 14 days.
- The coupling of ageist attitudes and negative affect varied across countries.
- In the USA, the coupling was moderate, while it was weaker in the UK and Germany.
- In Israel and Türkiye, the coupling was stronger due to social status changes.
Takeaway
This study looked at how people's negative feelings about aging change day by day in different countries, finding that these feelings are linked to ageist attitudes.
Methodology
Participants reported their ageist attitudes and negative affect over 14 days.
Limitations
The study may not account for all cultural factors influencing ageist attitudes and negative affect.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 50 to 90 from the USA, UK, Germany, Israel, and Türkiye.
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