title: [Treatment of topics concerning the aged in the German federal parliament 1976-1983].
abstract: An analysis of statements concerning old age by members of the German federal parliament from 1976 to 1983 was undertaken on the basis of parliamantary records. It was found that there was no difference between the average of all members and those speaking about old age with regard to political orientation, sex, and age. None of the oldest members spoke about the problems of the old population group. Results of gerontological research were discussed in parliament but mostly the debates were concerned with financial arguments and unemployment policy. In general there was no reinforcement of negative stereotypes towards the aged by politicians.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005860:Germany, West; D006801:Humans; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D011057:Politics; D012179:Retirement
vernacular_title: Die Behandlung von Altersfragen im Deutschen Bundestag 1976-1983.