Analysis of Ageism in the 2024 Presidential Election
Author Information
Author(s): Hopp Faith
Primary Institution: Wayne State University
Hypothesis
How does ageism manifest in media coverage of President Biden's campaign during the 2024 election?
Conclusion
Ageism was found to be prevalent in media coverage of President Biden, particularly increasing after the debate.
Supporting Evidence
- Ageism was particularly evident during the 2024 election season.
- The number of ageist statements about Biden increased in the month following the debate.
- Fewer ageist-related statements about Biden were found in the African American press.
Takeaway
The study looked at how people talked about President Biden's age during the election, finding that more negative comments were made after a big debate.
Methodology
ChatGPT was used to analyze articles from mainstream media for ageist language related to President Biden's campaign.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in the sample due to reliance on mainstream media articles.
Limitations
Access to African American press articles was limited due to paywall restrictions.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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