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Current Directions in Psychological Science· 2021Q1

Beyond Stereotypes: Using Socioemotional Selectivity Theory to Improve Messaging to Older Adults

Laura L. Carstensen, Hal E. Hershfield

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Messaging to older adults should prioritize positive emotional goals and acknowledge individual strengths, rather than relying on stereotypes of frailty or focusing solely on long-term benefits, according to socioemotional selectivity theory.

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Field: Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology

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