Social relations, stereotypes and ageing

Abstract

This study aimed to review the literature on social relations and stereotypes in ageing, analysing the evolution of the socialization process throughout life and the impact of perceptions attributed to ageing. The review was conducted between December 2012 and January 2013 and included a bibliographic search using the terms ageing, social relations and stereotypes. Results indicate that the processes of personality construction and social relationships intensify in ageing and that the existence of stereotypes is evident, often constituting a barrier to socialization and social integration of older adults.