Table 1.

Factor structures of the Fraboni Scale of Ageism

Structure	Item no.	Description
Affective avoidance	15	I personally would not want to spend much time with an old person.
	13	I would prefer not to go to an open house at a senior’s club, if invited.
	26	I would prefer not to live with an old person.
	21	The company of most old people is quite enjoyable.
	7	I don’t like it when old people try to make conversation with me.
	24	Most old people are interesting, individualistic people.
	6	I sometimes avoid eye contact with old people when I see them.
Discrimination	20	It is best that old people live where they won’t bother anyone.
	16	Most old people should not be allowed to renew their driver’s licenses.
	17	Old people don’t really need to use our community sports facilities.
	8	Old people deserve the same rights and freedoms as do other members of our society.
	22	It is sad to hear about the plight of the old in our society these days.
Stereotype	5	Many old people just live in the past.
	10	Feeling depressed when around old people is probably a common feeling.
	28	Old people complain more than other people do.
	4	Many old people are not interested in making new friends preferring instead the circle of friends they have had for years.
	19	Many old people are happiest when they are with people their own age.
	3	Many old people are stingy and hoard their money and possessions.