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This article examines relationships between experiences of ageism and four specific mental health outcomes among older adults, including whether these relationships vary depending on age, gender, and sexual orientation. A nationwide questionnaire involving 2,137 participants aged 60 years and older was conducted. Mental health variables included depressive symptoms, anxious symptoms, general stress, and positive mental health or flourishing. Results: Recent experiences of ageism were found to be strongly related to poorer mental health on all four mental health variables.
Adapted from Lyons, A., Alba, B., Heywood, W., Fileborn, B., Minichiello, V., Barrett, C., . . . Dow, B. (2018). Experiences of ageism and the mental health of older adults. Aging & Mental Health, 22, 1456-1464. https://doi-org.mantis.csuchico.edu/10.1080/13607863.2017.1364347
Are their data qualitative or quantitative? Is their research basic or applied? Explain your answers.
Adapted from Lyons,