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Tackling ageism

A survey on attitudes to age and ageing in Northern Ireland.

The Commissioner has made “Tackling Ageism’” his priority until the end of his term in 2024.  

Ageism is the stereotyping, prejudice/ and or discrimination of people based on their age, or perceived age.

The Commissioner proposes to act against ageism through: 

- Encouraging Government to improve policy and legislation affecting older people.  
- Examine why ageism happens and how to reduce it.    
- Educating the public on why ageism happens and how to stop it.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. It should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. 
1.What is your age group?
2.Gender
3.Please select the district council area in Northern Ireland that you live in: 
4.Which of the following best describes your current working status?  
5.In your older age, do you play an active role in society?
6.If yes, please say how
7.As an older person, I have experienced ageism/ageist attitudes towards me
8.If you agreed or strongly agreed to the previous question, tell us how often you have experienced this 
9.My experience of ageism relates to
10.To what extent, if at all, do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about older people?

a.) Older people are viewed as frail, vulnerable and independent
11.b.) Older people are viewed as a burden on society 
12.c.) Modern workplaces do not cater for older people 
13.d.) Older people have a lot to contribute to the workplace 
14.e.) There is not enough government spending on older people  
15.f.) The government needs to do more to tackle ageism and ageist attitudes 
16.g.) As I have gotten older, I feel like I am taken less seriously 
17.h.) People’s attitudes notably changed towards me once I retired/reached retirement age 
18.i.) Family members started to treat me differently as I got older (including displaying ageist attitudes) 
19.j.) As I have gotten older, I have also applied ageist attitudes towards myself and other older people 
20.To what extent, if at all, do you feel positively or negatively about getting older
Very negative
neutral
Very positive
Current Progress,
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