Ageism, characterised by
discriminatory aYtudes towards older
individuals based on nega've stereotypes,
is present in various aspects of society,
including workplaces, public spaces, and
healthcare seYngs, influencing the
psychological well-being of the ones
affected. Par'cularly in the workplace,
ageism poses significant challenges for
older workers, affec'ng their produc'vity
and job sa'sfac'on. As the workforce
con'nues to age globally, it’s becoming
increasingly important to address the
consequences of ageism on psychological
health. Methods: A scoping review to map
the evidence concerning the impact of
ageism on the psychological state and wellbeing
of older workers. Following the JBI
methodological recommenda'ons, search
was realized from March to April 2024,
using PubMed, MedLine and CINAHL
databases as well as grey literature to
iden'fy relevant ar'cles. Studies in which
the par'cipants were older adults, focusing
on the influence of aging on psychological
well-being within occupa'onal contexts.
Were included studies published in English,
Spanish and Portuguese developed in the
last 10 years. From 38 cita'ons ini'ally
retrieved, 8 ar'cles met the inclusion
criteria.
