Robert Butler

Robert Butler

researcher United States

Robert Butler was an American psychiatrist and gerontologist who is best known for coining the term 'ageism' in 1969. He emphasized the need to challenge negative stereotypes about aging and advocated for the rights and dignity of older adults. Butler's work has had a lasting impact on the field of gerontology and has influenced policies aimed at improving the quality of life for the elderly.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,369
Power
41$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Costa Rica 1 9.00 0.07% +0% 5,094,118 3,369 $62,000 41$
Totals 1 5,094,118 3,369 $62,000 41$
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Recent Mentions

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Robert Butler coined the term ageism in 1969 and was the first director of the National Institute on Aging in the United States. 9

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Alto al edadismo: ¿sabe de los muchos daños que produce?

Kenya Kenya: Robert Butler first used the term 'ageism' in 1969, defining it as an ideology that could evolve into discrimination against the elderly. 7

The Standard: Ageism denying senior citizens access to quality health care