Fear of Our Future Self: The Role of Self-Perceptions of Ageing and Its Influence on Ageism In the Workplace

This proposal tests how endorsement of age-stereotypes shapes younger adults’ self-perceptions of ageing (SPA) and ageist behaviour. Across three studies, we examine SPA as a mediator linking stereotype endorsement to discriminatory decisions. Findings are expected to show that endorsement of stereotypes worsen SPA, increasing age-based discrimination.