Attitudes Towards the Elderly in Polish Society: Is Knowledge About Old Age and Personal Experiences a Predictor of Ageism?
Podhorecka MartaJakub HusejkoAnna PyszoraAgnieszka WoźniewiczKornelia Kędziora-KornatowskaPublished in: Psychology research and behavior management (2022)
Knowledge of aging and contact with elderly individuals significantly affected attitudes and behaviors regarding ageism. Many study subjects were characterized by having unfavorable attitudes towards the elderly.