How does ageism influence frailty? A preliminary study using a structural equation model

How does ageism influence frailty? A preliminary study using a structural equation model

Abstract Background Based on the Stereotype Embodiment Theory (SET), this study aims to examine the mechanism of ageism on frailty through the proposed framework of “Experiences of Ageism (EA) → Age Stereotypes (AS) → Attitudes to Ageing (AA) → Frailty” using a structural equation model (SEM). Metho...

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Main Authors: Bo Ye, Junling Gao, Hua Fu, Hao Chen, Wenjing Dong, Ming Gu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Ageism
Frailty
Experiences of ageism
Age stereotypes
Attitudes to ageing
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01749-8

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