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There is a significant gap in the evidence regarding the frequency, diversity, and usage of anti-aging versus positive-aging language in scientific literature, necessitating future research to evaluate how scientists discuss aging. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.ESTABLISHES_NEW_DIRECTION.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This study aims to explore the impact of language on perceptions of aging, particularly focusing on ageism and its relation to terminology used for older adults.

November 17, 2024BioSocial Health Journal.Open Access

Anti-aging versus positive-aging language in scientific literature: Raising questions for future research

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AAAkbar Azizi-Zeinalhajlou HNHaidar Nadrian NGNafiseh Ghassab‐Abdollahi

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Perspective study raises questions on anti-aging and positive aging language used regarding older adults, suggesting future research directions.

Key Points

This study aims to explore the impact of language on perceptions of aging, particularly focusing on ageism and its relation to terminology used for older adults.
Identified terms and phrases that constitute anti-aging and positive-aging language.
Highlighted issues due to a lack of evidence on the use of these terms in scientific texts.
Proposed questions for future research to investigate the negative and positive attitudes towards older adults.
Few scientific texts provide clarity on the diversity and frequency of anti-aging versus positive-aging language.
Recommended replacing ageist terms with more positive alternatives like 'older adults' and 'seniors'.
Increased awareness of the language used in scientific literature may influence attitudes toward aging.

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Azizi-Zeinalhajlou et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2248251b095894fc4ee956 https://doi.org/10.34172/bshj.30

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November 17, 2024BioSocial Health Journal.Open Access

Anti-aging versus positive-aging language in scientific literature: Raising questions for future research

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Authors

AAAkbar Azizi-Zeinalhajlou HNHaidar Nadrian NGNafiseh Ghassab‐Abdollahi

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Overview

Perspective study raises questions on anti-aging and positive aging language used regarding older adults, suggesting future research directions.

Key Points

This study aims to explore the impact of language on perceptions of aging, particularly focusing on ageism and its relation to terminology used for older adults.
Identified terms and phrases that constitute anti-aging and positive-aging language.
Highlighted issues due to a lack of evidence on the use of these terms in scientific texts.
Proposed questions for future research to investigate the negative and positive attitudes towards older adults.
Few scientific texts provide clarity on the diversity and frequency of anti-aging versus positive-aging language.
Recommended replacing ageist terms with more positive alternatives like 'older adults' and 'seniors'.
Increased awareness of the language used in scientific literature may influence attitudes toward aging.

Cite This Study

Azizi-Zeinalhajlou et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2248251b095894fc4ee956 https://doi.org/10.34172/bshj.30

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