Ageism and Type D Personality: The Protective Role of Self-Esteem and Perceived Social Support.
Psychol Rep
; : 332941221149176, 2023 Jan 05.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
This study examined the relationship between Type D personality and ageism in young adults, and evaluated the role of protective and risk factors.Methods:
Two hundred and forty-seven community volunteers (M age = 31.8 years) reported online on age-related attitudes, Type D personality, and on measures of well-being.Results:
A significant correlation was found between ageist attitudes and the tendency toward Type D personality. Both Type D personality and ageism correlated negatively with all the well-being measures. Perceived social support (PSS) partially down-mediated the association between Type D personality and ageism. A three-way interaction was found among individuals with Type D personality. Low PSS and low self-esteem were associated with an elevation of ageism compared to those with low PSS and high self-esteem.Discussion:
The current research suggests that self-esteem and PSS are protective against ageism, and might be good targets for psychological interventions in order to mitigate ageism, particularly among individuals with Type D personality.
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2023
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