Fear of ageing is really a fear of the unknown – and modern society is making things worse

Chao Fang; Alastair Comery

Fear of ageing is really a fear of the unknown – and modern society is making things worse

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For the first time in human history, we have entered an era in which reaching old age is taken for granted. Despite longer life expectancy, many people in the contemporary west see growing old as undesirable and even scary. Research shows, however, that anxiety about ageing may in fact be fear of the unknown.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 31 Jan 2024

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Fear of ageing is really a fear of the unknown – and modern society is making things worse

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