One size doesn't fit all: Toward a theory on the intersectional salience of ageism at work. (May 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Marcus, Justin; Fritzsche, Barbara A.
• Is Part Of: Organizational psychology review. Volume 5:Number 2(2015:May)
• Page Start: 168
• Page End: 188
• Publication Date: 2015-05
• Subjects: Ageism -- age salience -- double jeopardy -- older workers -- stereotype salience -- subgroup membership -- triple jeopardy; Psychology, Industrial -- Periodicals; Organizational behavior -- Periodicals; Psychology, Applied -- Periodicals; 158.705
• DOI: 10.1177/2041386614556015
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2041-3866

Abstract

Much of the research on the effects of age in the workplace has ignored the role of contextual factors, and the intersection of multiple group identities. In seeking to address these shortcomings, we provide a theoretical integration and review. First, we review the literature on contextual factors that determine age salience. We then provide a review of the major and competing theories on the consequences of multiple subordinate group status on work outcomes. Finally, we seek to integrate these multiple streams of thought into a unified framework, by identifying when and how competing aspects of group membership become salient, and the consequences of category membership constellations for various subgroups of older workers. A theoretical framework and accompanying propositions are presented.