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Race and Gender-Based Perceptions of Older Adults: Will the Youth Lead the Way?

Sade SololaLuis LuyKathryn Herrera-TheutLeanne ZabalaElmira TorabzadehEdward J BedrickErika YeeAshley LarsenJeff StoneMarylyn McEwenElizabeth CalhounJanice D CristMegan HebdonNatalie PoolMolly CarnesNancy SweitzerKhadijah Breathett
Published in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2020)
Among a young generation, older African-Americans were perceived more favorably than Whites. Gender perceptions followed gender norms. This suggests a decline in implicit bias against older minorities, but gender biases persist. Future work should investigate whether similar patterns are observed in healthcare.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • middle aged
  • primary care
  • community dwelling
  • depressive symptoms
  • young adults
  • health insurance