description
From the abstract: “Research has found a strong link between ageism, in the form of negative stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination toward older people, and risks to their physical and mental health. Little is known, however, about the effectiveness of strategies to reduce ageism. To assess the relative effects of 3 intervention types designed to reduce ageism among youths and adults___education, intergenerational contact, and combined education and intergenerational contact___by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis.
subject terms
Aging & Longevity > Ageism & Advocacy
Aging & Longevity > Health: Brain & Mental
Aging & Longevity > Health: Physical
Aging & Longevity > Social Interaction & Isolation
Community Engagement > Community Based Learning
Community Engagement > Diversity & Inclusion
Creative Aging > Intergenerational Programming
contributors
Chantal Barber
David Burnes
Richenda Cope
Charles Henderson
Karl Pillemer
Christine Sheppard
Monica Wassel
related organization
American Public Health Association