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Jana Nikitin on managing the psychological fear of aging
Psychology professor and aging researcher Jana Nikitin discusses how to manage the fear of growing older. She notes that many people view aging through a negative lens, focusing primarily on physical losses such as wrinkles or declining strength, while overlooking the potential gains in clarity and freedom.
Nikitin explains that negative age-related stereotypes are often reinforced by social interactions and a lack of contact with people outside one's own age group. To combat these biases, she recommends acquiring new knowledge and maintaining friendships across different age demographics to help dismantle preconceived stereotypes.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Perceptions of aging can influence the actual physical aging process. www.dk-online.de
- [● 7 SOURCES] Aging involves both losses and gains. www.bbv-net.de · www.dk-online.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · www.op-online.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Social contact with people outside one's own age group helps break down stereotypes. www.dk-online.de