Attitudes Towards the Elderly Among German Adolescents

Randler, Christoph; Vollmer, Christian; Wilhelm, David; Flessner, Melanie; Hummel, Eberhard

doi:10.1080/03601277.2013.802187

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“…The importance of grandparents on the youngsters’ views on the elderly that emerges from the current study is consistent with data in the literature (Allan & Johnson, ; Allan et al., ; Burke, ; Crawford & Bhattacharya, ; Lichtenstein et al., ; Luo et al., ; McGuinn & Mosher‐Ashley, ; Randler et al., ; Van Ranst et al., ). However, some nuances are warranted.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…In our sample, the youngsters' views on the elderly were significantly more negative in adolescence (13-16 years) than in previous ages (7-9 and 10-12 years) and were clearly most positive in the 10-12 years age group. Although negative visions of older people are acknowledged in adolescence (Randler et al, 2014) and a low level of ageist stereotypes is attested around 9-10 years (Lineweaver et al, 2017), the U-shaped relation between age groups and ageist views observed in our sample (presented for illustration in Figure 3) had not been previously described. Such a U-shaped evolution may correspond to fading negative ageist stereotypes at the end of primary school and their reappearance, perhaps under a slightly different form, during adolescence, demonstrating a changing pattern during child development.…”

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confidence: 52%

“…Contrary to our observations, however, Raabe and Beelmann () do not confirm a reappearance of ethnic, racial, and national prejudices later in adolescence (14–19 years). Yet, negative views on the elderly are often reported to peak during adolescence (Doka, ; Isaacs & Bearison, ; Okoye & Obikeze, ; Randler et al., ). In our study, ageism increased during adolescence and the elderly's physical appearance seemed to play a large role in that trend.…”

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Impact of Contact With Grandparents on Children's and Adolescents’ Views on the Elderly

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Stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination against the elderly (ageism) may manifest themselves in children at an early age. However, the factors influencing this phenomenon are not well known. Using both explicit and open-ended questions, this study analyzed the influence of personal and familial parameters on the views of 1,151 seven- to sixteen-year-old Belgian children and adolescents on the elderly. Four factors were found to affect these views: gender (girls had slightly more positive views than boys), age (ageism was lowest in 10- to 12-year-old, reminiscent of other forms of stereotypes and cognitive developmental theories), grandparents' health, and most importantly, quality of contact with grandparents (very good and good contacts correlated with more favorable feelings toward the elderly, especially in children with frequent contacts).

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“…The average Adler-customer of an elevated age has a high purchasing power. It may not reflect the average of German society, but can still give an indication as Germany's society is ageing (Randler et al, 2014). Howbeit is it evident for a fashion retailer to formulate an elaborated strategy for the usage of sustainability labels and to not sink into activism.…”

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Influences of Sustainability Labels on Fashion Buying Behaviour – A Study on the Example of Fair Trade in Germany

Straehle¹,

Wirtz²,

Koeksal³

2016

IJBA

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to find out the influences of sustainability labels on fashion buying behaviour. Despite key information about Fair Trade is provided in all stores of the sample company, customers seem not to be aware of the Fair Trade concept. Therefore this paper aims to give recommendations for a fashion retailer in terms of elucidation about Fair Trade by answering the following research questions: Which influences do sustainability labels wield on customer's buying behaviour? Are consumers of textile products aware of the function and backgrounds of the Fair Trade label?Design/methodology/approach -A paper-based questionnaire was administered to 128 customers of a German fashion retailer "Adler Modemärkte AG" in four city stores from which 127 were correctly completed. Additionally an adjusted self-completion questionnaire administered to 50.000 customers online from which a total of 1.712 were correctly completed. Descriptive analysis and cross-tabulations were applied to abstract the main research findings and evaluate the hypotheses. Research limitations/implications -Majorly women aged between 56 and 75 participated in the survey. Findings are limited to geography, the target group of the fashion retailer Adler, gender, age group and the research method questionnaire.

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“…1 Although changes in the traditional paradigms and engagement of the elderly are evident in a number of situations, there is a strong association with dependency, isolation, lack of productivity, impairment, disability, decline and death. [2][3][4] This dichotomy regarding aging is mediated by individual and social attitudes and beliefs. 5,6 Attitudes regarding old age form part of a conceptual field that includes believes, prejudices and stereotypes.…”

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Semantic and cultural equivalence of the Intergenerational Exchanges Attitude Scale (IEAS)

Tarallo

Néri

Cachioni

2016

Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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Introduction: Understanding the multidimensionality of attitudes originating from exchanges between different generations is fundamental for the establishment of intergenerational cooperation and the reduction of stereotypes and prejudices. Objective: To obtain the semantic and cultural equivalence of the Intergenerational Exchanges Attitude Scale (IEAS). Method: Two translators translated the scale from English into Portuguese. A third translator synthesized these two translations. The synthesized version was backtranslated into English. From the observations of the initial and back translations, a semantic version of the scale was consolidated, which was applied to 32 professionals who developed intergenerational activities (elderly/children) and activities directed at elderly persons only. Following application, a version of the scale that was culturally adapted for the Portuguese language was obtained. Results: The scale was alterered due to cultural refinement, with differences in the following items: 4) around and near; 6) overprotective and highly protective; 8) be around and to want to get close to; 11) earn and obtain; 13) have warm relationships and to relate affectionately; 17) affection and fondness; 18) form a good team and are good companions; 20) feel sick and get irritated. The responses used are evaluative statements of positive or negative attitudes about the exchanges that take place between children and the elderly, based on a Likert scale of just five points. Conclusion: The Intergenerational Exchanges Attitude Scale (IEAS) has been adapted and validated for the Brazilian population and is known as the "Escala de Atitudes em relação a Trocas Intergeracionais" (Scale of Attitudes in Relation to Intergenerational Exchanges) (EATI). It can be a useful tool for programs featuring activities involving children and the elderly, as well as for professionals working and developing strategies in this field.

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Attitudes Towards the Elderly Among German Adolescents

Cited by 21 publications

References 30 publications

Impact of Contact With Grandparents on Children's and Adolescents’ Views on the Elderly

Impact of Contact With Grandparents on Children's and Adolescents’ Views on the Elderly

Influences of Sustainability Labels on Fashion Buying Behaviour – A Study on the Example of Fair Trade in Germany

Semantic and cultural equivalence of the Intergenerational Exchanges Attitude Scale (IEAS)

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