Author:
Marcus Justin,Fritzsche Barbara Ann,Le Huy,Reeves Michael Dennis
Abstract
Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to focus on developing and validating a multidimensional measure of work-related age-based stereotypes (WAS) scale.
Design/methodology/approach
– Based upon a review of the literature, a three-dimensional stereotype content model including both negative (incompetence, inadaptability) and positive (warmth) stereotypes of older workers was created. Construct, convergent, discriminant, and criterion-related validity for the WAS scale were examined across three independent samples constituting both lab-based experimental studies and a field-based survey (total n=1,245).
Findings
– Across all samples, the WAS evidenced good construct, convergent, discriminant, and criterion-related validity.
Originality/value
– As evidenced by a review of the literature, the WAS is unique in that it measures both negative and positive stereotypes of older workers. Implications for research are discussed.
Subject
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management,Management Science and Operations Research,Applied Psychology,Social Psychology
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