Enhancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Aging Research
Author Information
Author(s): Kelley Jessica
Primary Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Hypothesis
How can researchers improve diversity in studies of aging using secondary data sources?
Conclusion
The study identifies barriers to diversity in aging research and suggests solutions to enhance representation.
Supporting Evidence
- Many studies fail to represent the diversity of older adults due to limitations in secondary data.
- Barriers include erasure of significant populations and over-aggregation in measurement.
- Five solutions are proposed to enhance diversity in aging research.
Takeaway
Researchers need to include more diverse groups in aging studies to better understand older adults. They can do this by using better data and methods.
Methodology
The study discusses barriers and solutions related to diversity in secondary data analyses.
Potential Biases
There is a risk of erasing significant populations in aging research due to reliance on secondary data.
Limitations
The study highlights limitations in existing research, such as small sample sizes and over-aggregation.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website