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  1. Article ; Online: Age differences in the context of climate change: Does exposure to a fake consensus statement make a difference?

    Ayalon, Liat

    PloS one

    2024  Volume 19, Issue 3, Page(s) e0298219

    Abstract: The present study examined whether people of different age groups respond differently to a true versus fake consensus statement concerning climate change. In total, 309 participants were randomly exposed to a true consensus statement about climate change ...

    Abstract The present study examined whether people of different age groups respond differently to a true versus fake consensus statement concerning climate change. In total, 309 participants were randomly exposed to a true consensus statement about climate change and 311 were exposed to a false statement. Subsequently, respondents were asked to respond to items about attitudes, feelings, and behavioral intentions concerning climate change. Compared with younger people, older persons are significantly more concerned about climate change, more likely to report that climate change is real and more willing to take climate change action. Nevertheless, older persons also are more likely to be willing to post both fake and truthful information about climate change, thus, possibly serving as spreaders of both fake and truthful information. The findings suggest that it is younger people who will benefit from further education about climate change and older people who may benefit from education about the spread of information in social media. Our findings also suggest that simply providing individuals with consensus information has only limited impact on their climate change attitudes, feelings and behavioral intentions.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Humans ; Attitude ; Climate Change ; Educational Status ; Intention ; Social Media ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0298219
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  2. Book: Successful Ageing

    Tesch-Romer, Clemens / Wahl, Hans-Werner / Rattan, Suresh / Ayalon, Liat

    Ambition and Ambivalence

    2022  

    Author's details Clemens Tesch-Römer, director of the German Centre of Gerontology and associate professor for psychology at the Free University Berlin, has published 20 books and about 200 scholarly journal articles and chapters on ageing. He is PI of the German Ageing Survey and has been co-speaker of a European Network on ageism. He is a fellow of the Gerontological Society of America and was president of the German Society for Gerontology and Geriatrics, president of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics, European Region as well as a member of expert commissions for the German Federal Government's reports on older persons. Hans-Werner Wahl is a former Professor of Psychological Aging Research. He is currently the Director of the Network Aging Research of Heidelberg University. He is the author or editor of more than 30 books and more than 400 scholarly journal articles and chapters related to behavioral aging. He is the founding editor of the European Journal of Ageing (tog
    Language English
    Size 128 p.
    Publisher Oxford University Press
    Document type Book
    Note PDA Manuell_11
    Format 140 x 224 x 7
    ISBN 9780192897534 ; 0192897535
    Database PDA

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  3. Book ; Online: Contemporary Perspectives on Ageism

    Ayalon, Liat / Tesch-Römer, Clemens

    (International Perspectives on Aging ; 19)

    2018  

    Author's details edited by Liat Ayalon, Clemens Tesch-Römer
    Series title International Perspectives on Aging ; 19
    Keywords Social sciences ; Geriatrics ; Aging
    Subject code 305.26
    Language English
    Size 1 Online-Ressource (XXX, 564 p. 10 illus)
    Publisher Springer International Publishing ; Imprint: Springer
    Publishing place Cham
    Document type Book ; Online
    HBZ-ID HT019702851
    ISBN 978-3-319-73820-8 ; 9783319738192 ; 3-319-73820-8 ; 3319738194
    DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-73820-8
    Database ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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  4. Book ; Online: Contemporary Perspectives on Ageism

    Ayalon, Liat / Tesch-Römer, Clemens

    2018  

    Abstract: This open access book provides a comprehensive European perspective on the concept of ageism, its origins, the manifestation and consequences of ageism, as well as ways to respond to and research ageism. The book represents a collaborative effort of ... ...

    Abstract This open access book provides a comprehensive European perspective on the concept of ageism, its origins, the manifestation and consequences of ageism, as well as ways to respond to and research ageism. The book represents a collaborative effort of researchers from over 20 countries and a variety of disciplines, including, psychology, sociology, gerontology, geriatrics, pharmacology, law, geography, design, engineering, policy and media studies. The contributors have collaborated to produce a truly stimulating and educating book on ageism which brings a clear overview of the state of the art in the field. The book serves as a catalyst to generate research, policy and public interest in the field of ageism and to reconstruct the image of old age and will be of interest to researchers and students in gerontology and geriatrics
    Keywords Economic theory. Demography ; Communities. Classes. Races
    Size 1 electronic resource (564 p.)
    Publisher Springer
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note English ; Open Access
    HBZ-ID HT020098754
    ISBN 9783319738192 ; 9783319738208 ; 3319738194 ; 3319738208
    Database ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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  5. Article ; Online: Perceived neighborhood characteristics and wellbeing: Exploring mediational pathways

    Ayalon, Liat

    Journal of Environmental Psychology. 2023 June, v. 88 p.102020-

    2023  

    Abstract: The present study evaluated possible mediators of the association between perceived neighborhood characteristics and wellbeing. Both objective: social participation, community engagement, and number of chronic conditions and subjective: loneliness, ... ...

    Abstract The present study evaluated possible mediators of the association between perceived neighborhood characteristics and wellbeing. Both objective: social participation, community engagement, and number of chronic conditions and subjective: loneliness, perceived discrimination, and subjective health indicators were examined as possible mediators. The health and retirement study is a longitudinal panel survey consisting of a representative sample of US citizens over the age of 50. Analysis was based on data collected in 2010, 2014, and 2018. A total of 5590–5851 participants were included in the analyses. Path models were conducted to examine mediation, using 5000 bootstraps. Even after controlling for sociodemographic variables, there was a significant association between perceived neighborhood characteristics measured in 2010 and wellbeing measured in 2018. This association was partially mediated by loneliness, perceived discrimination, and subjective health measured in 2014, but not by community engagement, social participation, and number of chronic conditions. In a sensitivity analysis, some of the objective indicators partially accounted for the relationship between perceived neighborhood characteristics and the subjective indicators. The findings point to the importance of subjective mediators, rather than objective ones in explaining the association between perceived neighborhood characteristics and wellbeing. Hence, they call for further attention to the subjective characteristics of the neighborhood as important to older persons’ wellbeing.
    Keywords participation (behavior) ; psychology ; surveys ; Neighborhood disorder ; Neighborhood cohesion ; Wellbeing ; Mental health ; Objective ; Subjective
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-06
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article ; Online
    Note Pre-press version
    ISSN 0272-4944
    DOI 10.1016/j.jenvp.2023.102020
    Database NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA)

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  6. Article ; Online: Trust and Compliance with COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors during the Pandemic.

    Ayalon, Liat

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2021  Volume 18, Issue 5

    Abstract: This study examined the role of trust in lay people's health behaviors related to the current pandemic. A total of 376 Israelis completed an online questionnaire during the second lockdown. A latent profile analysis was conducted to identify profiles of ... ...

    Abstract This study examined the role of trust in lay people's health behaviors related to the current pandemic. A total of 376 Israelis completed an online questionnaire during the second lockdown. A latent profile analysis was conducted to identify profiles of individuals based on their levels of trust in the various institutions and stakeholders examined in this study. A three-profile solution was deemed most appropriate. The largest profile (
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Communicable Disease Control ; Humans ; Pandemics/prevention & control ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Trust
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-05
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph18052643
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  7. Article ; Online: Political activism and wellbeing among older adults in Israel.

    Okun, Sarit / Ayalon, Liat

    Aging & mental health

    2024  , Page(s) 1–11

    Abstract: Background and objectives: The aging process is characterized by encountering challenging situations and losses that may influence the subjective wellbeing of older adults. This study investigates the influence of the political-social crisis that ... ...

    Abstract Background and objectives: The aging process is characterized by encountering challenging situations and losses that may influence the subjective wellbeing of older adults. This study investigates the influence of the political-social crisis that unfolded in Israel in 2023 on the wellbeing of senior citizens. Additionally, it explores whether their participation in protests has contributed to their wellbeing.
    Research design and methods: We conducted interviews with 30 older adults who were actively engaged in the protest movement against the judicial overhaul. Our sampling approach was designed to encompass a diverse range of factors, including various age groups beyond 65 years, prior involvement in protest activities, geographical distribution, religious involvement, professional backgrounds, and differing political viewpoints.
    Results: Thematic analysis of the interviews revealed three key findings: (1) The participants reported feeling fear and anxiety due to the conflict, leading to a decrease in their wellbeing. (2) Participating in protests uplifted their spirits and provided social support, resulting in improved emotional and social wellbeing. (3) When asked about their perception of the crisis in the future, the participants expressed mixed views: Some were cautiously optimistic and others profoundly pessimistic, while the sentiments of some participants fluctuated.
    Discussion and implications: This qualitative study indicates the negative impact of political-social crisis on older adults' wellbeing, as well as the limited contribution of political activism to its improvement. Equally important, the research highlights the need for stakeholders in aging and gerontology to prioritize promoting older adults' mental health regularly and during political crises.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-26
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1474804-6
    ISSN 1364-6915 ; 1360-7863
    ISSN (online) 1364-6915
    ISSN 1360-7863
    DOI 10.1080/13607863.2023.2299959
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  8. Article ; Online: "We are a Generation of Slaves. We Support the Protests But do not Take to the Streets": Why Older Immigrants From the Former Soviet Union are not Part of the Protests Against the Judicial Overhaul in Israel.

    Ulitsa, Natalie / Ayalon, Liat

    Journal of cross-cultural gerontology

    2024  Volume 39, Issue 1, Page(s) 35–51

    Abstract: Beginning in 2023, Israel has been the site of extensive protests against a proposed judicial overhaul, drawing widespread participation. However, there is a notable absence of older individuals from minority groups, particularly older immigrants from ... ...

    Abstract Beginning in 2023, Israel has been the site of extensive protests against a proposed judicial overhaul, drawing widespread participation. However, there is a notable absence of older individuals from minority groups, particularly older immigrants from the Former Soviet Union (FSU), within these protests. This study aims to explore the perspectives of this group on the judicial overhaul and to reveal the reasons behind their non-participation in the protests. The study involved semi-structured interviews with 20 older FSU immigrants (age 65+). Through thematic content analysis, two main themes emerged: the attitudes of FSU older immigrants towards the proposed judicial overhaul and the factors contributing to their non-involvement in the protests. Participants exhibited diverse opinions on the judicial overhaul, ranging from outright disapproval to ambivalence or indecision. The lack of participation in the protests was attributed to multiple factors, including (1) older age and age-related limitations, (2) unique historical experiences and characteristics of the FSU immigrant cohort, and (3) a lack of unified stance and organization within the FSU immigrant community. The study provides insights into the challenges and barriers faced by older individuals in FSU immigrant minority groups in engaging with political processes and decision-making. These findings are of significant importance to policymakers, researchers, and professionals working with immigrant communities. Understanding these dynamics can aid in developing more inclusive and representative political processes and support engaging mechanisms for older minority immigrants.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; Israel ; Emigrants and Immigrants ; USSR
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-29
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 644348-5
    ISSN 1573-0719 ; 0169-3816
    ISSN (online) 1573-0719
    ISSN 0169-3816
    DOI 10.1007/s10823-024-09498-6
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  9. Article ; Online: "We are the future": Advant-aged women speak-out through spoken word poetry.

    Levy, Noa / Ayalon, Liat

    Journal of women & aging

    2024  , Page(s) 1–15

    Abstract: This study aims to investigate women between the ages of 50 and 70 who write and perform spoken word poetry, through which they wish to lead positive social change, by turning the culture of silence into open discourse. This period represents a new phase ...

    Abstract This study aims to investigate women between the ages of 50 and 70 who write and perform spoken word poetry, through which they wish to lead positive social change, by turning the culture of silence into open discourse. This period represents a new phase of life. These women are at an "in-between" phase of being no longer young but not yet old and are between life roles. This is a new age group that has not yet been studied. We argue that this stage of life requires a new term. The term chosen for this study is advant-age because it implies the advantages and opportunities that this period of life affords. Although this group of women is growing in relation to the general population, the ageism and sexism they experience are increasing, creating a gradual process of social exclusion and reduction in their agency. Spoken Word Poetry (SWP) is written on a page but performed live in front of an audience. It is a poetic piece that includes rhythm, rhyme, and sometimes humor, which help convey complex messages with finesse. The importance of the current research lies in revealing a new and unresearched social phenomenon that has been developing in Israel in recent years: Advant-aged women are discussing issues that society usually silences, using methods that traditionally have been associated with younger groups. Through SWP, advant-aged women are enabling the possibility of raising these issues for public discussion and creating an opportunity for social change.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1045930-3
    ISSN 1540-7322 ; 0895-2841
    ISSN (online) 1540-7322
    ISSN 0895-2841
    DOI 10.1080/08952841.2024.2325213
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  10. Article ; Online: Beauty work or beauty care? Women's perceptions of appearance in the second half of life.

    Aharoni Lir, Shlomit / Ayalon, Liat

    Journal of women & aging

    2024  , Page(s) 1–16

    Abstract: The prevailing cultural emphasis on women's attractiveness being tied to youth raises questions about how women perceive their appearance in the second half of life. The current qualitative study addresses this issue by posing two questions: how do women ...

    Abstract The prevailing cultural emphasis on women's attractiveness being tied to youth raises questions about how women perceive their appearance in the second half of life. The current qualitative study addresses this issue by posing two questions: how do women over fifty perceive and describe changes in their appearance? And how do they cope with these changes? Five focus group meetings with 19 Israeli women aged 54-76 were held to examine the issue. The meetings were structured around viewing three film clips starring older characters, encouraging the reporting of attitudes and perceptions in response to the clips. Based on a latent thematic analysis, the findings led to the conceptualization of a five-attitude model in response to physical changes in women's appearance: Grief-over the loss of youth and attractiveness; Resentment-over gendered media representations and cultural norms; Avoidance-distancing from one's aged appearance; Care-maintaining grooming routines; and Acceptance-coming to terms with the changes in appearance. Differences in responses between women were interpreted as reflecting a distinction between internal and external locus of control. Those with an external locus of control internalized the judgmental gaze of others, thus, reporting a greater sense of loss. Those with an internal locus of control were better able to accept themselves and focus on grooming rather than conforming to an imagined ideal. Results suggest that the distinction between understanding women's relationship with their appearance in terms of beauty work or beauty care may depend on the woman's locus of control.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-24
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1045930-3
    ISSN 1540-7322 ; 0895-2841
    ISSN (online) 1540-7322
    ISSN 0895-2841
    DOI 10.1080/08952841.2024.2321668
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