We Fear So We Judge
A Mediation Analysis on the Relations Among Ageing Anxiety, Ageism, and Ageist Microaggressions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21423091 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tsz-Hin Poon (0000-0003-4283-9878, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China, corresponding author), Kin-Kit Li (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China), Kin‐kit Li (0000-0002-0635-0103, City University of Hong Kong) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 99 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 356-372 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The International Journal of Aging and Human Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0091-4150 • E-ISSN: 1541-3535 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00914150241235089 |
| PMID | 38403927 |
| OpenAlex | W4392167161 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 45 |
Ageism remains an obstacle to building an age-friendly environment. Although the rise of ageist microaggressions (i.e., subtle discrimination) threatens older adults from maintaining well-being, the mechanism of ageist microaggressions remains understudied. The present study examined ageist microaggressions using a transactional model. Specifically, we examined whether ageing and death anxieties contribute to self-ageism and influence benevolent and hostile ageism. These ageist beliefs might lead to benevolent and hostile ageist microaggressions, respectively. Cross-sectional data from 214 Hong Kong middle-aged adults ( M age = 50.97) were obtained. The results from a structural equation model revealed that ageing anxiety, but not death anxiety, was a significant predictor of self-ageism, hostile ageism, and hostile ageist microaggressions. A revised model further suggested that benevolent and hostile ageism were predictive of hostile ageist microaggressions. The results highlight the importance of defying the conventional perception of ageing to reduce ageing anxiety, ageism and ageist microaggressions for an age-friendly society
Ageing · Anxiety · Mediation · Psychiatry · Social science · Sociology · Aging and Gerontology Research · Clinical Psychology · Health disparities and outcomes · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |