Aging and Disability: Beyond Stereotypes to Inclusion: Proceedings of a Workshop - Brossura

Cilio, Caroline M.; Lustig, Tracy A.

 
9780309472296: Aging and Disability: Beyond Stereotypes to Inclusion: Proceedings of a Workshop
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ISBN 10: 0309472296 ISBN 13: 9780309472296
Casa editrice: Natl Academy Pr, 2018

Sinossi

Many different groups of people are subject to stereotypes. Positive stereotypes (e.g., "older and wiser") may provide a benefit to the relevant groups. However, negative stereotypes of aging and of disability continue to persist and, in some cases, remain socially acceptable. Research has shown that when exposed to negative images of aging, older persons demonstrate poor physical and cognitive performance and function, while those who are exposed to positive images of aging (or who have positive self-perceptions of aging) demonstrate better performance and function. Furthermore, an individual's expectations about and perceptions of aging can predict future health outcomes. To better understand how stereotypes affect older adults and individuals with disabilities, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, with support from AARP, convened a public workshop on October 10, 2017. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.

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Editore
Natl Academy Pr
Data di pubblicazione
2018
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0309472296
ISBN 13 
9780309472296
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero edizione
1
Numero di pagine
90
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