Table 2.
Emotional intelligence, contact with elderly people, anxiety about aging, and ageism.
| (N = 162) | Possible Range | Mean ± SD | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emotional intelligence | 1–5 | 3.43 ± 0.42 | 3 | 5 |
| Self-emotional appraisal | 1–5 | 3.81 ± 0.57 | 2 | 5 |
| Others’ emotional appraisal | 1–5 | 3.50 ± 0.49 | 2 | 5 |
| Regulation of emotion | 1–5 | 3.33 ± 0.57 | 2 | 5 |
| Use of emotion | 1–5 | 3.07 ± 0.65 | 1 | 5 |
| Contact with elderly people | 1–7 | 4.00 ± 1.15 | 1 | 7 |
| Contact frequency | 1–7 | 4.20 ± 1.25 | 1 | 7 |
| Contact quality | 1–7 | 3.80 ± 1.26 | 1 | 7 |
| Anxiety about aging | 1–5 | 2.94 ± 0.42 | 1 | 4 |
| Fear of old people | 1–5 | 3.14 ± 0.60 | 1 | 5 |
| Psychological concerns | 1–5 | 2.85 ± 0.51 | 1 | 4 |
| Physical appearance | 1–5 | 2.87 ± 0.55 | 1 | 4 |
| Fear of loss | 1–5 | 2.88 ± 0.66 | 1 | 4 |
| Ageism | 1–4 | 2.63 ± 0.36 | 2 | 4 |
| Emotional avoidance | 1–4 | 2.61 ± 0.50 | 1 | 4 |
| Discrimination | 1–4 | 2.52 ± 0.40 | 1 | 4 |
| Stereotype | 1–4 | 2.74 ± 0.45 | 2 | 4 |