Is a Positive Intergenerational Workplace Climate Associated with Better Self-Perceived Aging and Workplace Outcomes? A Cross-Sectional Study of a Representative Sample of the Danish Working Population. (June 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tybjerg-Jeppesen, Anette; Conway, Paul Maurice; Ladegaard, Yun; Jensen, Christian Gaden
• Other Names: Ayalon Liat guest-editor.; Kydd Angela guest-editor.; Hopf Stefan guest-editor.; Mannheim Ittay guest-editor.; Casal-Sanchez Lola guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied gerontology. Volume 42:Number 6(2023)
• Page Start: 1212
• Page End: 1222
• Publication Date: 2023-06
• Subjects: ageism -- age stereotypes -- age discrimination -- aging -- work engagement -- turnover intention; Gerontology -- Periodicals; 362.6
• DOI: 10.1177/07334648231162616
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0733-4648

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the association between intergenerational workplace climate (attitudes, feelings, and perceptions about workers of different ages in the workplace) and self-perceived aging, work engagement, and turnover intention. A cross-sectional study was conducted via an online survey including answers from a representative sample of 1571 individuals aged 18–74 years, living and working in Denmark. In line with our hypotheses, we found that a more positive intergenerational workplace climate was related to a better self-perceived aging as well as to more work engagement and less turnover intention. In addition, we found that these associations were similar in all age groups. The findings point to the potential benefits of initiatives aimed at strengthening the intergenerational climate in workplaces.