Human Growth and Development / Unit 16 HGD 2252 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Do Cultures Differ on Aging?
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The idea
East Asian cultures were long described as viewing age more positively, but the picture is more complex than that stereotype.
In practice
Eastern respondents rating older adults as more competent yet reporting more negative feelings and more avoidance.
Where people slip
One interpretation, attributed to researchers, is perceived competition for resources as populations age.
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