Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
4-25-2025
Keywords
ageism, aging process, attractiveness, discrimination, older adults, psychological distress
Disciplines
Developmental Psychology
Abstract
Ageism refers to discrimination toward individuals due to their age. Although younger adults may experience ageism, researchers and governmental policies recognize ageism as discrimination toward older adults. Women define ageism as a societal fixation with youth in addition to discrimination against older adults. Ageism is unique from other “isms” because everyone who lives long enough may be subjected to this particular form of prejudice.
Recommended Citation
Walker, Ruth V. and Spauldin, Jessica L., "Age Discrimination" (2025). Essays in Developmental Psychology. 10.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/edp/10