Open AccessThe Language of Ageism: Why We Need to Use Words Carefully
Author(s) -
Tracey Gendron,
E. Ayn Welleford,
Jennifer Inker,
John T. White
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the gerontologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.524
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1758-5341
pISSN - 0016-9013
DOI - 10.1093/geront/gnv066
Subject(s) - thematic analysis , psychology , meaning (existential) , perception , social psychology , linguistics , qualitative research , developmental psychology , sociology , social science , philosophy , neuroscience , psychotherapist
Language carries and conveys meaning which feeds assumptions and judgments that can lead to the development of stereotypes and discrimination. As a result, this study closely examined the specific language that is used to communicate attitudes and perceptions of aging and older adults.
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