The Foolishness and Wisdom of Age: Attitudes Toward the Elderly as Reflected in Jokes.

Richman, Joseph

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ERIC Number: EJ160239

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Publication Date: 1977

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The Foolishness and Wisdom of Age: Attitudes Toward the Elderly as Reflected in Jokes

Richman, Joseph

Gerontologist, 17, 3, 210-219, Jun 77

Jokes (N=100) about the aged were compared with jokes (N=160) about children. A negative attitude toward the aged and a positive one toward children were found. In addition, these jokes in general were more negative toward the next older generation. (Author)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Emotional Response, Generation Gap, Gerontology, Humor, Older Adults, Research Projects, Responses, Social Attitudes, Thematic Approach

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