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This study aims to enhance understanding of older adults' experiences and reactions to ageism to inform intervention strategies.

June 17, 2026Innovation in AgingOpen Access

Older People’s Experiences of and Reactions to Ageism

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Focus groups explore how older adults understand and respond to ageism, guiding future interventions.

This study aims to enhance understanding of older adults' experiences and reactions to ageism to inform intervention strategies.
Conducted nine focus groups with 58 participants aged 60 and older.
Utilized thematic content analysis to identify common themes in responses.
Participants were diverse in gender and ethnicity, with a modal age group of 75-79 years.
Most participants recognized interpersonal ageism in contexts like employment and healthcare after prompting.
Internalized ageism was less understood, with varied reactions to interpersonal ageism ranging from inactivity to complaints.
Participants suggested interventions to empower responses to ageism.

Morrow-Howell et al. (2026) studied this question.

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