Ashley Lytle
Biographic Data
| ID | 80425 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ashley Lytle |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ashley |
| FAMILY NAME | Lytle |
| SIGNATURE | LYTLE A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Stevens Institute of Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0880-5930 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 22 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 72 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 22 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Art and movement: An intergenerational contact program
Ageism is a pervasive and harmful bias directed at individuals based on age. Ageism has significant negative mental, physical, and well-being outcomes for young and older adults. Reducing ageism is a serious social issue, and while intergenerational contact programs have shown promise, few multi-week, in-person interventions have explored ageism reduction among both younger and older adults. This study tested the impact of a 4-week in-person inte…
Addressing Ageism and Fostering Intergenerational Climate Solidarity
Mitigating the climate crisis is one of the most pressing issues of the 21st century, which will require unprecedented cooperation and action across diverse factions, including age. Intergenerational tensions such as the belief that older adults have contributed disproportionately to environmental degradation or that younger adults are wasteful, can undermine collective climate action. Fostering intergenerational solidarity is essential for tackl…
U.S. stereotypes of older adults living with disabilities: How perceptions vary based on gender, disability, and older age
Individuals are stereotyped on the basis of their perceived identities, and there are rising concerns about ableism, ageism, and sexism in the United States. Cultural stereotypes of older adults (including older women and men) living with disability (LWD) are understudied despite their negative stigmatizations and consequences in different contexts such as in healthcare and employment. In this study, we identified and assessed these stereotypes. …
Energy transitions from individuals or aggregates? How consumer data sources shape agent-based simulations in the United States
As electricity systems evolve, accurately modeling consumer behavior is crucial for policy design and system planning. This study examines how different approaches to initializing consumer agents in electricity market simulations impact sustainability outcomes. We compare three strategies: (1) aggregate public data distributions, (2) aggregate survey data distributions, and (3) individual-level survey data from 839 respondents. Using New Jersey’s…
Playing the Blame Game: The Media, the Opioid Crisis, and Social Media Communities
The opioid crisis in the United States (U.S.) has spurred widespread public discourse over the last two decades, especially in the news media. The increased usage of Facebook as a medium to share and discuss news has helped to shape the public perception of opioid usage. We examine a substantial, national sample of 513,533 unique posts from 94 of the largest English language newspapers in the U.S. We examine the differences in opioid misuse (1,41…
Between Islands – an Intergenerational Contact and Creative Practice Program
Addressing ageism is a serious social issue in need of targeted, empirically based solutions. Facilitating intergenerational contact is one promising means of reducing ageism. Between Islands was a creative practice and intergenerational contact intervention designed to promote connection while challenging stereotypes about aging and older adults. Before the intervention began, young and older adults received two 2.5 pound blocks of clay, paints,…
The roles of impostorism and academic help-seeking in undergraduate students’ sense of belonging and college completion intention
An experimental study of consumer attitudes and intentions in electricity markets
Challenges posed by climate change are increasing, and residential electricity use is a major contributor. Two ways for individuals to help mitigate this issue are reducing electricity consumption and investing in renewable energy sources. A large body of research has shown that social norms are effective in encouraging various pro-environmental behaviors such as energy use conservation, but less information is available about their ability to en…
Using art and creative practice to provide education about ageism and age stereotypes
Addressing ageism (prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination based on age) is paramount to the general health and well-being of all persons. Providing aging education, challenging deep-seated stereotypes about aging, and facilitating intergenerational connection are promising ways to reduce ageism. In the following manuscript, we detail how to promote aging education and community-based discussions using two novel art programs: 1) community-ori…
Understanding Intergenerational Tension during the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Role of Ambivalent Ageism
During the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults have been depicted in negative stereotypical ways (e.g., vulnerable, a burden), which may have heightened intergenerational tensions, including conflict regarding relinquishing resources and positions (succession), shared resources (consumption), and distinct groups (identity). The current study assessed attitudes and perceptions of older adults in March/April 2021. Hostile and benevolent ageism predicte…
Age Stereotypes and Perceived Control of Health Predict Covid-19 Health- and Economy-Focused Beliefs
In March 2020, many U.S. states issued stay-at-home orders to reduce COVID-19 infections and deaths. In early messaging from governments and public health officials, older adults were often portrayed as vulnerable and frail, perpetuating negative age stereotypes. Thus, views of older adults were intertwined in discussions of whether to prioritize the economy versus public health. Among a community sample, greater endorsement of positive age stere…
Resilience and grit predict fewer academic and career concerns among first-year undergraduate students during Covid-19
The worldwide ageism crisis
Ageism is a worldwide crisis. The COVID‐19 pandemic exacerbated ageism toward older adults with hate speech, intergenerational resentment, and human rights violations. This article provides an overview of the interdisciplinary and international theoretical and applied research literature in three subareas: intergenerational attitudes and relations, psychological and physical effects of ageism on older adults, and reducing ageism. Cross‐cutting th…
Endorsement of stereotypes of older adults, older men, and male leaders predict expected job performance, voting stance, and voting intentions in the 2020 U.S. presidential election
The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election offered a unique opportunity to examine how stereotypes of older adults, older men, and male leaders impact expectations of candidate job performance and intentions to vote for Biden or Trump. This online study involved 500 college students from two universities from September 30th until November 3 (Election Day). A Biden model and a Trump model were tested for the relationships among (a) stereotypes from publi…
Nuclear weapons risk communication: Evaluating the impact of message exposure and format
Many experts believe the risk of nuclear war today is the highest it’s been in generations. Yet much of the public has little awareness of nuclear threats and is ill-prepared to take the actions needed to save lives, including their own. Using a survey experiment on a diverse national sample of U.S. citizens fielded across two time periods, this study evaluates the impact of risk communication regarding nuclear weapons threat. We measure the effe…
Pre-pandemic Ageism Toward Older Adults Predicts Behavioral Intentions During the Covid-19 Pandemic
These results reflect the complexity of predicting helping behaviors and suggest that even supportive behaviors toward older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic may be rooted in negative ageist stereotypes. Implications and directions for future research are discussed
Covid-19 and ageism: How positive and negative responses impact older adults and society
The disproportionately high rates of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) health complications and mortality among older adults prompted supportive public responses, such as special senior early shopping hours and penpal programs. Simultaneously, some older adults faced neglect and blatant displays of ageism (e.g., #BoomerRemover) and were considered the lowest priority to receive health care. This article examines positive and negative responses …
How intergroup contact and demographic factors influence attitudes toward and perceptions of addiction
Background: Drug addiction represents a serious problem in the United States. In recent years, concern over increasing rates of addiction and overdose, largely fueled by the opioid epidemic, has revived public discourse regarding attitudes toward and perceptions of addiction. However, few empirical studies have investigated laypersons' attitudes about addiction in the past 10 years.Method: The current research explores attitudes towards and perce…
Intergroup Contact Theory: Recent Developments and Future Directions
An experimental investigation of the application of binegative stereotypes
Contact with bisexual individuals reduces binegativity among heterosexuals and lesbian women and gay men
Although binegativity, the stigmatization of bisexuality, is prevalent among heterosexual and lesbian and gay communities, little research has addressed how the quantity and quality of intergroup contact affect binegativity. Drawing on intergroup contact theory, this study examined contact with and attitudes toward bisexuals among heterosexual undergraduates, heterosexual adults, and lesbians and gay men. Knowing more bisexuals (quantity) predict…
Reducing heterosexuals’ prejudice toward gay men and lesbian women via an induced cross-orientation friendship
Covid-19 and ageism: How positive and negative responses impact older adults and society
The disproportionately high rates of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) health complications and mortality among older adults prompted supportive public responses, such as special senior early shopping hours and penpal programs. Simultaneously, some older adults faced neglect and blatant displays of ageism (e.g., #BoomerRemover) and were considered the lowest priority to receive health care. This article examines positive and negative responses …
Pre-pandemic Ageism Toward Older Adults Predicts Behavioral Intentions During the Covid-19 Pandemic
These results reflect the complexity of predicting helping behaviors and suggest that even supportive behaviors toward older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic may be rooted in negative ageist stereotypes. Implications and directions for future research are discussed
The worldwide ageism crisis
Ageism is a worldwide crisis. The COVID‐19 pandemic exacerbated ageism toward older adults with hate speech, intergenerational resentment, and human rights violations. This article provides an overview of the interdisciplinary and international theoretical and applied research literature in three subareas: intergenerational attitudes and relations, psychological and physical effects of ageism on older adults, and reducing ageism. Cross‐cutting th…
An experimental investigation of the application of binegative stereotypes
Reducing heterosexuals’ prejudice toward gay men and lesbian women via an induced cross-orientation friendship
Understanding Intergenerational Tension during the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Role of Ambivalent Ageism
During the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults have been depicted in negative stereotypical ways (e.g., vulnerable, a burden), which may have heightened intergenerational tensions, including conflict regarding relinquishing resources and positions (succession), shared resources (consumption), and distinct groups (identity). The current study assessed attitudes and perceptions of older adults in March/April 2021. Hostile and benevolent ageism predicte…
Age Stereotypes and Perceived Control of Health Predict Covid-19 Health- and Economy-Focused Beliefs
In March 2020, many U.S. states issued stay-at-home orders to reduce COVID-19 infections and deaths. In early messaging from governments and public health officials, older adults were often portrayed as vulnerable and frail, perpetuating negative age stereotypes. Thus, views of older adults were intertwined in discussions of whether to prioritize the economy versus public health. Among a community sample, greater endorsement of positive age stere…
Intergroup Contact Theory: Recent Developments and Future Directions
Between Islands – an Intergenerational Contact and Creative Practice Program
Addressing ageism is a serious social issue in need of targeted, empirically based solutions. Facilitating intergenerational contact is one promising means of reducing ageism. Between Islands was a creative practice and intergenerational contact intervention designed to promote connection while challenging stereotypes about aging and older adults. Before the intervention began, young and older adults received two 2.5 pound blocks of clay, paints,…
Resilience and grit predict fewer academic and career concerns among first-year undergraduate students during Covid-19
Reducing heterosexuals’ prejudice toward gay men and lesbian women via an induced cross-orientation friendship
An experimental investigation of the application of binegative stereotypes
Contact with bisexual individuals reduces binegativity among heterosexuals and lesbian women and gay men
Although binegativity, the stigmatization of bisexuality, is prevalent among heterosexual and lesbian and gay communities, little research has addressed how the quantity and quality of intergroup contact affect binegativity. Drawing on intergroup contact theory, this study examined contact with and attitudes toward bisexuals among heterosexual undergraduates, heterosexual adults, and lesbians and gay men. Knowing more bisexuals (quantity) predict…
Intergroup Contact Theory: Recent Developments and Future Directions
How intergroup contact and demographic factors influence attitudes toward and perceptions of addiction
Background: Drug addiction represents a serious problem in the United States. In recent years, concern over increasing rates of addiction and overdose, largely fueled by the opioid epidemic, has revived public discourse regarding attitudes toward and perceptions of addiction. However, few empirical studies have investigated laypersons' attitudes about addiction in the past 10 years.Method: The current research explores attitudes towards and perce…
Nuclear weapons risk communication: Evaluating the impact of message exposure and format
Many experts believe the risk of nuclear war today is the highest it’s been in generations. Yet much of the public has little awareness of nuclear threats and is ill-prepared to take the actions needed to save lives, including their own. Using a survey experiment on a diverse national sample of U.S. citizens fielded across two time periods, this study evaluates the impact of risk communication regarding nuclear weapons threat. We measure the effe…
Pre-pandemic Ageism Toward Older Adults Predicts Behavioral Intentions During the Covid-19 Pandemic
These results reflect the complexity of predicting helping behaviors and suggest that even supportive behaviors toward older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic may be rooted in negative ageist stereotypes. Implications and directions for future research are discussed
Covid-19 and ageism: How positive and negative responses impact older adults and society
The disproportionately high rates of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) health complications and mortality among older adults prompted supportive public responses, such as special senior early shopping hours and penpal programs. Simultaneously, some older adults faced neglect and blatant displays of ageism (e.g., #BoomerRemover) and were considered the lowest priority to receive health care. This article examines positive and negative responses …
Endorsement of stereotypes of older adults, older men, and male leaders predict expected job performance, voting stance, and voting intentions in the 2020 U.S. presidential election
The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election offered a unique opportunity to examine how stereotypes of older adults, older men, and male leaders impact expectations of candidate job performance and intentions to vote for Biden or Trump. This online study involved 500 college students from two universities from September 30th until November 3 (Election Day). A Biden model and a Trump model were tested for the relationships among (a) stereotypes from publi…
Resilience and grit predict fewer academic and career concerns among first-year undergraduate students during Covid-19
The worldwide ageism crisis
Ageism is a worldwide crisis. The COVID‐19 pandemic exacerbated ageism toward older adults with hate speech, intergenerational resentment, and human rights violations. This article provides an overview of the interdisciplinary and international theoretical and applied research literature in three subareas: intergenerational attitudes and relations, psychological and physical effects of ageism on older adults, and reducing ageism. Cross‐cutting th…
An experimental study of consumer attitudes and intentions in electricity markets
Challenges posed by climate change are increasing, and residential electricity use is a major contributor. Two ways for individuals to help mitigate this issue are reducing electricity consumption and investing in renewable energy sources. A large body of research has shown that social norms are effective in encouraging various pro-environmental behaviors such as energy use conservation, but less information is available about their ability to en…
Using art and creative practice to provide education about ageism and age stereotypes
Addressing ageism (prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination based on age) is paramount to the general health and well-being of all persons. Providing aging education, challenging deep-seated stereotypes about aging, and facilitating intergenerational connection are promising ways to reduce ageism. In the following manuscript, we detail how to promote aging education and community-based discussions using two novel art programs: 1) community-ori…
Understanding Intergenerational Tension during the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Role of Ambivalent Ageism
During the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults have been depicted in negative stereotypical ways (e.g., vulnerable, a burden), which may have heightened intergenerational tensions, including conflict regarding relinquishing resources and positions (succession), shared resources (consumption), and distinct groups (identity). The current study assessed attitudes and perceptions of older adults in March/April 2021. Hostile and benevolent ageism predicte…
Age Stereotypes and Perceived Control of Health Predict Covid-19 Health- and Economy-Focused Beliefs
In March 2020, many U.S. states issued stay-at-home orders to reduce COVID-19 infections and deaths. In early messaging from governments and public health officials, older adults were often portrayed as vulnerable and frail, perpetuating negative age stereotypes. Thus, views of older adults were intertwined in discussions of whether to prioritize the economy versus public health. Among a community sample, greater endorsement of positive age stere…
The roles of impostorism and academic help-seeking in undergraduate students’ sense of belonging and college completion intention
U.S. stereotypes of older adults living with disabilities: How perceptions vary based on gender, disability, and older age
Individuals are stereotyped on the basis of their perceived identities, and there are rising concerns about ableism, ageism, and sexism in the United States. Cultural stereotypes of older adults (including older women and men) living with disability (LWD) are understudied despite their negative stigmatizations and consequences in different contexts such as in healthcare and employment. In this study, we identified and assessed these stereotypes. …
Energy transitions from individuals or aggregates? How consumer data sources shape agent-based simulations in the United States
As electricity systems evolve, accurately modeling consumer behavior is crucial for policy design and system planning. This study examines how different approaches to initializing consumer agents in electricity market simulations impact sustainability outcomes. We compare three strategies: (1) aggregate public data distributions, (2) aggregate survey data distributions, and (3) individual-level survey data from 839 respondents. Using New Jersey’s…
Playing the Blame Game: The Media, the Opioid Crisis, and Social Media Communities
The opioid crisis in the United States (U.S.) has spurred widespread public discourse over the last two decades, especially in the news media. The increased usage of Facebook as a medium to share and discuss news has helped to shape the public perception of opioid usage. We examine a substantial, national sample of 513,533 unique posts from 94 of the largest English language newspapers in the U.S. We examine the differences in opioid misuse (1,41…
Between Islands – an Intergenerational Contact and Creative Practice Program
Addressing ageism is a serious social issue in need of targeted, empirically based solutions. Facilitating intergenerational contact is one promising means of reducing ageism. Between Islands was a creative practice and intergenerational contact intervention designed to promote connection while challenging stereotypes about aging and older adults. Before the intervention began, young and older adults received two 2.5 pound blocks of clay, paints,…
Art and movement: An intergenerational contact program
Ageism is a pervasive and harmful bias directed at individuals based on age. Ageism has significant negative mental, physical, and well-being outcomes for young and older adults. Reducing ageism is a serious social issue, and while intergenerational contact programs have shown promise, few multi-week, in-person interventions have explored ageism reduction among both younger and older adults. This study tested the impact of a 4-week in-person inte…
Addressing Ageism and Fostering Intergenerational Climate Solidarity
Mitigating the climate crisis is one of the most pressing issues of the 21st century, which will require unprecedented cooperation and action across diverse factions, including age. Intergenerational tensions such as the belief that older adults have contributed disproportionately to environmental degradation or that younger adults are wasteful, can undermine collective climate action. Fostering intergenerational solidarity is essential for tackl…
Psychology (18 works) · Social Psychology (12 works) · Political science (10 works) · Aging and Gerontology Research (9 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Law (5 works) · Social and Intergroup Psychology (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 (4 works)