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The aim is to explore how public communication influences societal expectations of aging in France.

April 16, 2026

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

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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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Muriel Sahraoui

Alexandre Borrell

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The Journals of Gerontology Series B

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Inserm

Université Paris-Est Créteil

Hôpitaux Universitaires Henri-Mondor

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