Katharina Gensch discusses interviews with older adults attending English classes in Berlin. Participants respond differently to the spread of English, from welcoming international urban life to experiencing exclusion or ageism. The study examines language learning as a strategy for participating in changing neighbourhoods and the communicative demands of multilingual cities.
In Gerontology and Sociology
ePoster · Gerontology
Unveiling ageism and aging anxiety in Egypt: A cross-sectional study
Alaa Abdelkader, Rana Elbayar, Aya Ahmed Ashour, Mariam M Alwerdani, Abdallah Elgabry, Sara Hashish, Ayat Ashour · FENS Forum 2024
Ageism, discrimination based on age, and aging anxiety, fear of aging, pose significant barriers to health equity within communities. In this study, we aim to examine ageism and aging anxiety in Egypt and identify factors associated with ageism among Egyptians. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey involving 359 adult Egyptians, utilizing a questionnaire to gather socio-demographic data alongside the Fabroni Scale on Ageism (FSA) and the Ageing Anxiety Scale (AAS). Additionally, participants were asked about their contact with older adults and their religiosity. Our findings revealed a