Validation of the work-related age-based stereotypes (WAS) scale. Issue 5 (4th July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Marcus, Justin; Fritzsche, Barbara Ann; Le, Huy; Reeves, Michael Dennis
• Is Part Of: Journal of managerial psychology. Volume 31:Issue 5(2016)
• Page Start: 989
• Page End: 1004
• Publication Date: 2016-07-04
• Subjects: Stereotypes -- Older workers -- Ageism -- Age-based stereotypes -- Ageist stereotypes -- Stereotype measurement; Organizational behavior -- Periodicals; Management -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Psychology, Industrial -- Periodicals; Industrial management -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; 158.7
• DOI: 10.1108/JMP-11-2014-0320
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-3946

Abstract

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.