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April 16, 2026The Journals of Gerontology Series B1 citations

Normative representations of aging in French public communication: A discourse analysis across levels of public action

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MSMuriel SahraouiABAlexandre BorrellMLM Laurent

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore how public communication influences societal expectations of aging in France.
  • Conducted a discourse analysis of public communications
  • Examined institutional messages regarding aging
  • Focused on themes of activity, self-management, and autonomy
  • Identified key themes that emphasize activity and autonomy in aging
  • Revealed the influence of public discourse on normative expectations of later life
  • Highlighted the necessity for more inclusive portrayals of aging

Abstract

These findings suggest that public communication plays a key role in structuring normative expectations surrounding aging in France. By emphasizing activity, self-management, and autonomy, institutional discourses reflect broader transformations in the governance of aging and highlight the need for more inclusive representations of later life.

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Sahraoui et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e07cfa2f7e8953b7cbdf62https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbag069
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