Mind matters: cognitive and physical effects of aging self-stereotypes

J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2003 Jul;58(4):P203-11. doi: 10.1093/geronb/58.4.p203.

Abstract

In the first part of this article, a wide range of research is drawn upon to describe the process by which aging stereotypes are internalized in younger individuals and then become self-stereotypes when individuals reach old age. The second part consists of a review of the author's cross-cultural, experimental, and longitudinal research that examines the cognitive and physical effects of aging self-stereotypes. The final section presents suggestions for future research relating to aging self-stereotypes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aging / psychology*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Internal-External Control*
  • Middle Aged
  • Personality Development
  • Prejudice
  • Self Concept*
  • Stereotyping*