Awakening Canadians to ageism: a study protocol

Abstract Background Making fun of growing older is considered socially acceptable, yet ageist humour reinforces negative stereotypes that growing old is linked with physical and mental deterioration, dependence, and less social value. Such stereotypes and discrimination affect the wellbeing of older...

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Main Authors: Sherry Dahlke, Kathleen F. Hunter, Mary T. Fox, Sandra Davidson, Nicole Perry, Laura Tamblyn Watts, Lori Schindel Martin, Jeffrey I. Butler, Christy Raymond, Alison L. Chasteen, Lynn McCleary, Veronique Boscart, Elaine Moody
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Nursing
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00713-0