Validation of the work-related age-based stereotypes (WAS) scale

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 (incomp...

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Published in:Journal of managerial psychology 2016-07, Vol.31 (5), p.989-1004
Main Authors: Marcus, Justin, Fritzsche, Barbara Ann, Le, Huy, Reeves, Michael Dennis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptability
Age
Age discrimination
Attitudes
Career development planning
Competence
Corporate culture
Demography
HR & organizational behaviour
Labor force
Literature reviews
Occupational psychology
Older people
Older workers
Organizational psychology
Stereotypes
Technological change
Validity
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0268-3946
1758-7778
DOI:10.1108/JMP-11-2014-0320