Social relations, stereotypes and ageing

Authors

  • Sara Alves
  • Carmen Félix Moreira
  • Sónia Nogueira

Keywords:

social relations, stereotypes, ageing, personality, socialization

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.

Author Biographies

Sara Alves

UNIFAI – Unidade de Investigação e Formação sobre Adultos e Idosos, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Portugal

Carmen Félix Moreira

Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto em parceria com a Faculdade de Psicologia e Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto, Portugal

Sónia Nogueira

Termas das Caldas da Saúde; Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto em parceria com a Faculdade de Psicologia e Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto, Portugal

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Published

2026-01-06

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2013): Actas de Gerontologia [V Congresso Portuguesse de Avaliação e Intervenção em Gerontologia Social]

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