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Cross-sectional study shows high ageism levels in Thai high school students, suggesting educational interventions are needed.
As Thailand transitions to an aging society, ageism among younger generations has become a growing concern. This cross-sectional study examined ageism levels among 301 Thai high school students from Wang Thong District, Phitsanulok Province, using the Fraboni Scale of Ageism (FSA). The majority of participants (86.7%) exhibited moderate ageism levels, with 3.0% showing high levels and a mean score of 69.56 (SD = 9.409). Participants strongly endorsed that older adults avoid making new friends (62.5%) and remain fixated on the past (58.5%). They favored special facilities for older adults (68.5%) and disagreed that older adults should have equal rights and freedoms (69.8%). Additionally, participants believed older adults are happiest with age peers (63.5%) and disagreed that they could be creative (63.4%). No significant relationships were found between personal factors or family factors and ageism levels. These findings highlight the need for educational interventions promoting positive intergenerational understanding in Thailand’s aging society.
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