Effects of workplace ageism on negative perception of aging and subjective well-being of older adults according to gender and employment status.
Geriatr Gerontol Int
; 24 Suppl 1: 259-265, 2024 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-38357840
ABSTRACT
AIM:
According to stereotype embodiment theory, workplace ageism can worsen older adults' self-perceptions of aging and subjective well-being. However, there has been little research on gender differences in this regard. This study examined the effects of workplace ageism on attitudes toward aging and subjective well-being according to gender and employment status.METHODS:
We carried out an online survey of 600 participants aged 60-74 years in October 2021. Participants were equally divided into women who had worked full-time, women who had worked part-time and men who had worked full-time, and further divided by current employment status, forming a total of six groups for comparison.RESULTS:
A total of 75% of the participants perceived some form of workplace ageism. Structural equation modeling showed that, for men and women in full-time employment, workplace ageism was associated with a negative self-perception of aging and poor subjective well-being, the effect of which was strong among those currently employed and weak among those who had retired. For women working part-time, the impact of workplace ageism on subjective well-being was stronger among those who were currently unemployed.CONCLUSION:
Workplace ageism exacerbates older adults' self-perception of aging and decreases their subjective well-being. Women working part-time might quit their jobs when their subjective well-being worsens due to workplace ageism. Therefore, it is necessary to create a workplace environment that is comfortable for older workers and free of ageism. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; 24 259-265.Mots clés
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Collection:
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Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Âgisme
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limites:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Langue:
En
Journal:
Geriatr Gerontol Int
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Japon