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Perception of the Old by Young Adults in Nigeria

Year: 1989

Type: article

Abstract: Using 21 bipolar adjectives, we aimed to identify the positive and negative perceptions of old people held by 375 young adults studying at a Nigerian university. Results showed that the young adults evaluated the concept of "old person" more positively than they did the concept of "young person"; specifically, the old person was rated as significantly more sincere, wise, fair, innocent, and predictable than the young person was. Further, we did not find any pervasive negative stereotypes of the old, as held by the young adults.

Source: Psychology and Human Development an international journal

DOI: 10.2224/sbp.6430

Authors: Funmi Togonu-Bickersteth, Ebenezer Olutope Akinnawo

Institutions: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ekiti State University

Language: English

Topic: Aging and Gerontology Research

Subfield: Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2587721487

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