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Can Physical, Psychological, and Social Vulnerabilities Predict Ageism?

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  • Lea Zanbar

    (School of Social Work, Ariel University, Ariel 40700, Israel
    Faculty of Social Work, Ashkelon Academic College, Ashkelon 78211, Israel)

  • Sagit Lev

    (School of Social Work, Bar Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 52900, Israel)

  • Yifat Faran

    (Faculty of Social Work, Ashkelon Academic College, Ashkelon 78211, Israel
    Department of Special Education, Hemdat Hadarom College Sdot Hanegev Regional Council, Netivot 8771302, Israel
    Department of Gerontology, Ben Gurion University, Be’er Sheva 8410501, Israel)

Abstract

Ageism can be expressed as the discrimination, social exclusion, and even abuse of older adults. The literature suggests that certain vulnerabilities could be risk factors affecting people’s ageism. Based on the Social Identity Theory, the present study aimed to examine the association of physical/psychological and social vulnerabilities with ageism. The sample consisted of 200 Israelis from the general population who completed self-report questionnaires. Hierarchical regression indicated that low well-being, high post-traumatic distress, and limited social support were associated with ageism. Furthermore, the association of post-traumatic distress with ageism increased with age. The findings expand the knowledge of vulnerabilities as risk factors for ageism, perhaps reflecting its unconscious nature, and can assist in designing interventions for people interacting with older adults.

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  • Lea Zanbar & Sagit Lev & Yifat Faran, 2022. "Can Physical, Psychological, and Social Vulnerabilities Predict Ageism?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(1), pages 1-15, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2022:i:1:p:171-:d:1011966
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