Ashley Lytle, Jamie Macdonald, Caitlin Monahan, Marybeth Apriceno, Sheri R. Levy
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Abstract
ABSTRACT In March 2020, many U.S. states issued stay-at-home orders to reduce COVID-19 infections and deaths. In early messaging from governments and public health officials, older adults were often portrayed as vulnerable and frail, perpetuating negative age stereotypes. Thus, views of older adults were intertwined in discussions of whether to prioritize the economy versus public health. Among a community sample, greater endorsement of positive age stereotypes and a Democrat identity significantly predicted COVID-19 health-focused beliefs (reducing infections), whereas, younger age, greater perceived health control, and a Republican identity significantly predicted COVID-19 economy-focused beliefs (reopening economy). Implications and future directions are discussed.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Intergenerational Relationships is the forum for scholars, practitioners, policy makers, educators, and advocates to stay abreast of the latest intergenerational research, practice methods and policy initiatives. This is the only journal focusing on the intergenerational field integrating practical, theoretical, empirical, familial, and policy perspectives.