A series of discussions on gerontology and ageism literature have been organised since October 2018 by Division Ageing and Later Life (ASC), Linköping University. The purpose of these discussions is to deepen ESRs’ knowledge about ageism, ageing and other relevant theories. All early-stage researchers (ESRs) and supervisors are invited to join these serial discussions via Zoom meetings. The supervisors usually attend the online discussion, as well as provide valuable training and further readings.
The discussion is scheduled every two weeks and usually takes approximately two and a half hours each session. The participants are asked to read the articles before the discussion. Two ESRs are assigned to present a short summary of the article to start the discussion. Regarding the literature, all participants are encouraged to suggest readings for future discussions.
| Date | References (done) | Topic |
| 2018-10-15 | Iversen, T. N., Larsen, L., & Solem, P. E. (2009). A conceptual analysis of ageism. Nordic Psychology, 61(3), 4-22. | ageism definition |
| Snellman, F. (2016). Whose ageism? The reinvigoration and definitions of an elusive concept. Nordic Psychology, 68(3), 148-159. | ageism definition | |
| 2018-11-06 | Butler, R. N. (1969). Age-ism: Another form of bigotry. The Gerontologist, 9(4_Part_1), 243-246. | ageism |
| Wilkinson, J. A. (2004). Thirty Years of Ageism Research Jody A. Wilkinson and Kenneth F. Ferraro. Ageism: Stereotyping and prejudice against older persons, 339. | ageism review | |
| 2018-11-23 | Levy, S. R., & Macdonald, J. L. (2016). Progress on understanding ageism. Journal of Social Issues, 72(1), 5-25. | ageism review |
| Clarke, L. H., & Korotchenko, A. (2016). ‘I know it exists… but I haven’t experienced it personally’: older Canadian men’s perceptions of ageism as a distant social problem. Ageing & Society, 36(8), 1757-1773. | empirical study on Ageism | |
| 2018-12-04 | Walker, A. (1981). Towards a political economy of old age. Ageing & Society, 1(1), 73-94. | political economy |
| Binstock, R. (2005). Old-age policies, politics, and ageism. Generations, 29(3), 73-78. | policy analysis of ageism | |
| 2018-12-18 | Hagestad, G. O., & Uhlenberg, P. (2005). The social separation of old and young: A root of ageism. Journal of social issues, 61(2), 343-360. | age segregation |
| Dannefer, D. (2003). Cumulative advantage/disadvantage and the life course: Cross-fertilizing age and social science theory. The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 58(6), S327-S337. | CAD theory |
