Short presentation

In my research I study ageism and ageing in the Danish society and specifically in the workplace.

The primary goal of my PhD project is to provide knowledge and recommendations on how to challenge stereotypes about ageing in general and specifically senior workers in the workplace and on the connection between intergenerational relations and ageism. Hopefully this will shed light on ways to improve senior worker’s work ability and well-being and influence their decisions about retirement.

I have conducted three studies during my project. In the first, I have examined perceptions of ageing and stereotypes about older people in Danish society and how these may affect the way senior workers are perceived—and perceive themselves, in the workplace. This was done through data collection from 68 selected pages on the social media Facebook.

In the second, cross-sectional study of a large, representative Danish sample, I have investigated the association between the intergenerational workplace climate, self-perceived ageing and workplace attitudes (work engagement and turnover intention). 

The third, qualitative study is a study of the concept of pensioner and how this concept relates to our perceptions of the last part of our working life and the decision on retirement.