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Communication predicaments of aging: Patronizing behavior toward older adults.

Authors :
Ryan, Ellen Bouchard
Hummert, Mary Lee
Source :
Journal of Language & Social Psychology; Mar95, Vol. 14 Issue 1/2, p144, 23p, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Discusses the functions and consequences of patronizing communication towards the elderly. Outline of verbal and nonverbal features of patronizing messages; Study of the development of overparenting and dependency-supportive behaviors; Influence of provider behavior, recipient characteristics, context and recipient response on the meaning of patronizing messages.

Subjects

Subjects :
COMMUNICATION of older people

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0261927X
Volume :
14
Issue :
1/2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Language & Social Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9505093881
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0261927X95141008