Anette Tybjerg-Jeppesen

Anette Tybjerg-Jeppesen is a PhD Fellow at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Her research focuses on ageism and ageing in Danish society, particularly in the workplace, aiming to challenge stereotypes and improve senior workers' work ability, well-being, and retirement decisions through evidence-based recommendations.

She holds a Cand.Psych. (Master's in Psychology) with authorization as a psychologist, reflecting advanced clinical training and research methodology expertise. Her educational foundation enables rigorous investigation of complex societal attitudes toward ageing.

Her core research examines how societal perceptions of ageing manifest in workplace dynamics, utilizing mixed methods including computational social media analysis, large-scale cross-sectional surveys, and qualitative interviews. Key interests include intergenerational workplace climate effects on self-perceived ageing, retirement decision influencers, and stereotype formation around 'pensioners' as a social identity.

Recent publications reveal critical trends: social media platforms like Facebook amplify ageist discourses, positive intergenerational climates correlate with improved work engagement among seniors, and retirement stereotypes significantly impact career transition decisions. These works collectively demonstrate how structural and interpersonal factors shape ageing experiences in professional contexts.

Tybjerg-Jeppesen actively translates research into public discourse through lectures at Folkeuniversitetet and Folkemødet, and media contributions addressing ageism in Danish workplaces. Her involvement in the 'Åben og Rolig' stress-reduction program evaluation demonstrates applied research impacting occupational mental health initiatives.