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'I've never given it a thought': older men's experiences with and perceptions of ageism during interactions with physicians.
- Source :
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Ageing & Society . Jun2022, Vol. 42 Issue 6, p1318-1339. 22p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The subjective experience of ageism among older men has received little research attention. This study examines older Canadian men's experiences with and perceptions of ageism during interactions with physicians. In-depth, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 21 men aged 55 years and over. The findings indicate a seeming lack of awareness of ageism among many, and many did not believe ageism was likely to occur during patient–physician interaction. Negative stereotyping of older patients was common. A large majority of the participants reported that they had not personally experienced ageism during a medical encounter, nor were they concerned about it. Numerous rationales were proffered as explanations of why a particular participant had not experienced ageism and who was more likely to be a target. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0144686X
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Ageing & Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 156974686
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X20001476