Aging myth

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This assignment is a critical library research paper (5-6 pages) (75 pts) and a poster presentation (25 pts).For this option, select a widely believed aging myth. (A myth is a belief, assumption, or stereotype that people in a society accept as "true."It is an oversimplified generalization that may lead people to accept as fact that which may be fiction.)The "Facts on Aging" quiz includes many aging myths; you may find others in videos, or in outside readings but consult your instructor if not clear as to if a myth or not.

The research paper should address the questions below:

1.What is the myth you studied?Briefly describe the myth and give evidence/examples that the myth is actually believed by people. (1-2 paragraphs)

2.Why do you think that this myth persists?This section of the paper will be largely speculative, based on your own views and any evidence you can find. What role have historical, social, political, and economic factors played in perpetuating this myth?How have societal equalities and structured inequalities influenced the myth’s persistence.(1-3 paragraphs)

3.What is the reality?This will be the longest section of your paper and should cite five resources (research evidence from primary sources). Give particular attention to diverse groups and the cultural and societal influences that produce equality and inequality among older adults in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, class, education, cohort, and/or other differences. (3-4 pages)

4.Are there social actions related to this myth that might help to eliminate this myth and help to bring about greater equality and social justice in the U.S. for older adults? (1- 3 paragraphs)

For this option, you should include a minimum of five (5) references of professional articles and/or books related to your topic. At least three (3) articles should be primary sources that present original findings from a research study published since 2000. Two full-text online article may be used. In other words, you will need to spend some time in the library.

The most common problems with research papers in past semesters have included the following:

-insufficient primary sources.Textbooks/books intended for practitioners or the general public are not primary sources. The best places to locate primary sources are in research journals and government documents.Consult the reference librarian (see above), if you need help;

-incorrect or missing reference citations in text and/or in the bibliography (this can be called plagiarism)

-lack of attention to issues of diversity, equality, and inequality;

-grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors; and

-insufficient discussion about how the findings and societal implications relate to the class (SJSU and course objectives, lectures, readings, videos, etc.)

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What is the myth you studied?
Does a person’s creativity decline with age? This is one of the common aging myths which
is widely misunderstood by many in the society. Besides, this myth has increasingly gained the
interest of many scientific researchers and psychologists for more than a century. In fact, this
research question was first published in 1835. Many people also believe that as one age, they usually
lack productivity or creativity to perform certain tasks. There are many arguments which state and
highlight that people’s aging brings about the new hurdles that distract the aged population from
being creative or innovative. Typically, the aging people have always stated that they normally have
obligations while having no time to be creative. Similarly, some have also believed that there is a
decline in the structure of the brain, a lack of brain growth and development, disabilities, or even the
capacity for the human mind to maintain their energy in conducting the routine and daily activities
all of which are somewhat myths.
Why do you think that this myth persists?
Despite the changes in the environment as well as the increased studies to ascertain the myth,
it is evident that the myth has continuously persisted among many people in the society.
Specifically, the societal equalities and structured inequalities existing in our society have enhanced
the myth that productivity or creativity reduced with the aging population. The political environment
has enacted and implemented various policies which tend to sideline the aging population in
conducting different activities. For instance, one is required to retire after a reaching a particular
age. This has then created a culture where the aged are considered unproductive and cannot be
creative in achieving the routine tasks (Carstensen et al. 2006).
What is the reality?

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Despite the growing myth about the aging population reg...


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