Age Differences in the Underlying Mechanisms of Stereotype Threat Effects

Conclusions.
The results provide support for the notion that stereotype threat may lead to underperformance through somewhat different pathways in older and younger adults. Future research should further examine whether the underlying reason for this age difference is rooted in age-related improvements in emotion regulation.

Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - March 6, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Popham, L. E., Hess, T. M. Tags: Original Research Report Source Type: research