When and how is age mentioned?
The role of age references in narratives of adults aged 65 and over
This is an excellent research article on aging. Therefore it is dense at times, but you can skip around. I encourage you to do so; it’s worth it.
– JE
Background and Objectives
Both societal and personal beliefs about aging shape how older adults experience and respond to age-related changes. This study explores how adults aged 65 years and above internalize or resist aging stereotypes and beliefs through age-related references embedded in daily experiences.
Research Design and Methods
Data were drawn from three research projects on relationships, sexuality, and employment in later life, each with a minimum age requirement of 50 years. For the secondary data analysis within this study, we selected 50 participants aged 65+ years from a total pool of 189 in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis methods were used to derive themes related to the context and function of age references.
Credit: Andrea Gilmore-Bykovskyi