AGEISM AND PERSONALITY AS UNIQUE PREDICTORS OF OLDER ADULT WELLBEING
2024
Ageism and Personality's Impact on Older Adult Wellbeing
Sample size: 250
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Author Information
Author(s): Wininger Claire, Wolk Megan, Beatty Jennifer, Kwak Judy, Hill Patrick
Primary Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Hypothesis
Do certain personality traits influence the relationship between ageism and psychological wellbeing in older adults?
Conclusion
Both ageism and personality traits independently affect the psychological wellbeing of older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Ageism negatively impacts psychological wellbeing in older adults.
- Older adults often internalize negative stereotypes associated with ageism.
- Personality traits did not moderate the relationship between ageism and wellbeing.
Takeaway
Older people who face age discrimination and have negative views about aging feel worse, and their personality doesn't change that.
Methodology
Participants completed measures of ageist discrimination, internalized ageism, the Big Five personality traits, and psychological wellbeing.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 60-80.
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