Validation Of The Work-Related Age-Based Stereotypes (Was) Scale

Keywords

Age-based stereotypes; Ageism; Ageist stereotypes; Older workers; Stereotype measurement; Stereotypes

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.

Publication Date

7-4-2016

Publication Title

Journal of Managerial Psychology

Volume

31

Issue

5

Number of Pages

989-1004

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1108/JMP-11-2014-0320

Socpus ID

84975082850 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84975082850

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