Análisis descriptivo de los estereotipos negativos que presentan hacia la vejez los adultos jóvenes de 25 a 40 años del sector Nueva Aurora al sur de la ciudad de Quito en el año 2023.

Abstract

This study seeks to carry out a descriptive analysis of the negative stereotypes towards old age presented by young adults from 25 to 40 years of age in the Nueva Aurora sector south of the city of Quito in 2023. The research approach is based on psych gerontology, with the purpose of contributing to the well-being and quality of life of the elderly through sensitization and awareness of the meaning of aging. It seeks to identify the negative stereotypes towards old age that young adults in the Nueva Aurora sector have, describe the characteristics that present negative stereotypes and determine their prevalence towards old age. The research is based on the psych gerontological approach, which considers aging as part of the human development cycle. It seeks to understand how the mental health of the elderly can be affected and generate aggressive or rejection attitudes. The methodology used is quantitative and descriptive, with a transversal approach. Information will be collected through standardized surveys that include a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Old Age Stereotypes Questionnaire (CENVE). The sample will be made up of 40 young adults between the ages of 25 and 40 who reside in the Nueva Aurora sector. The SPSS v.15 software will be used for the statistical processing of the data. It is hoped that the results of this study will contribute to raising awareness about the importance of combating negative stereotypes and improving the quality of life of the elderly in the Nueva Aurora sector of the city of Quito.