Ageing and the Media

<p>Media representations of ageing play a role in stereotype formation and even reinforce them. Encountering these stereotypes can negatively impact the self-esteem health status physical wellbeing and cognitive performance of older people.</p><p> This international collection examines different dimensions of ageing and ageism in a range of media. Chapters include explorations of the UK media during the COVID-19 pandemic; age gender and mental health in Ghana; advertising in Brazil; magazines in Canada; Taiwanese newspapers; comics graphic novels and more. </p><p> Bringing together leading scholars this book critically considers differences in media portrayals and how older adults use and interact with the media.</p>