Media representations of ageing play a role in stereotype formation and even reinforce them. Encountering these stereotypes can negatively impact the self-esteem, health status, physical wellbeing and cognitive performance of older people. This international collection examines different dimensions of ageing and ageism in a range of media. Chapters include explorations of the UK media during the COVID-19 pandemic; age, gender and mental health in Ghana; advertising in Brazil; magazines in Canada; Taiwanese newspapers; comics, graphic novels and more. Bringing together leading scholars, this book critically considers differences in media portrayals and how older adults use and interact with the media.
| ISBN: | 9781447362043 |
| Publication date: | 13th February 2024 |
| Author: | Virpi Ylänne |
| Publisher: | Policy Press an imprint of Bristol University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 232 pages |
| Series: | Ageing in a Global Context |
| Genres: |
Age groups: the elderly Care of the elderly Media, entertainment, information and communication industries |