Public Perceptions of Older People A literature review

institutional policies, and often results in the denial of some opportunity or
resource to members of stigmatised or minority groups (Palmore 2001; Steele
et al. 2007).
Ageism
Ageism is a process of systematic stereotyping and discrimination against
people because of their chronological age. It is a unique form of bias. Ageism
is identified to have three distinguishable yet interconnecting components.
These include beliefs and stereotypes (cognitive), prejudicial attitudes
(affective), and direct or indirect discriminatory practices (behavioural) (Butler
1969). It is important to note that ageism can occur in both positive and
negative forms (Hagestad & Uhlenberg 2005).
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