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A study of old-age appearance codes in the media was undertaken by interviewing 55 older adults to assess their interpretations of magazine images. Used to classify their responseswas a dramaturgical framework that included consideration of perceptions of performers qua professionals and perceived realities of aging. Characterized was a broad range of strategies to deal with old-age codes and suggested is the need for diverse, balanced portrayals of older adults.
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