Attitudes Toward Younger and Older Adults: An Updated Meta‐Analytic Review

Journal of Social Issues - Tập 61 Số 2 - Trang 241-266 - 2005
Mary E. Kite1, Gary D. Stockdale2, Bernard E. Whitley1, Blair T. Johnson3
1Ball State University
2University of California, Davis
3University of Connecticut

Tóm tắt

This meta‐analytic review of 232 effect sizes showed that, across five categories, attitudes were more negative toward older than younger adults. Perceived age differences were largest for age stereotypes and smallest for evaluations. As predicted by social role theory (Eagly, 1987), effect sizes were reduced when detailed information was provided about the person being rated. The double standard of aging emerged for evaluations and behavior/behavioral intentions, but was reversed for the competence category. Perceptions depended on respondent age also. Results demonstrated both the multi‐dimensionality and the complexity of attitudes toward older adults (Hummert, 1999;Kite & Wagner, 2002).

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