Beyond Ageism: A Qualitative Study of Intersecting Forms of Prejudice towards Retired Older People

Negative stereotypes of older people can have detrimental impacts on their mental health, hence better understanding ageism is needed to combat more effectively. Nevertheless, existing studies largely focus the workplace, while relatively less known about younger people’s generalizations in everyday neighbourhood contexts. This study investigated young adults’ retired context high-density residential neighbourhoods Hong Kong, through 23 qualitative in-depth interviews. The findings counter misconception that prevalent Asian societies, uncovering novel interpretations traditional cultural norms respect towards people. also reveal complex intersections between ageism, classism, and prejudice worldview-dissimilar These suggest need broaden scope ageism-reduction interventions, tackle not only age-related but other forms prejudice. Paying closer attention intersectional facilitate design inclusive intergenerational programs public spaces, both locally internationally.