Ageism at work: analysis of measurement scales for older workers in Latin America.

Authors

  • Andy Luis Marrero Vega Universidad Diego Portales
  • Jesús University Diego Portales (UDP); Millennium Nucleus on the Evolution of Work MNEW.
  • Mariana Bargsted University Diego Portales (UDP); Millennium Nucleus on the Evolution of Work MNEW.

Keywords:

Ageism, Discrimination, Scale, Latin America, Workplace

Abstract

The aging of the population in Latin America has led to increased age discrimination or ageism, a phenomenon encompassing beliefs, effects, and behaviors at various expression levels. The literature reports the development of numerous scales that focus only on certain levels or dimensions without addressing their intrinsic complexity. Because of this situation, the objective of this study is to analyze the scales available for their measurement, with particular attention to their application in work contexts, their adaptation and implementation in the Latin American context, and their capacity to perform multidimensional and multilevel evaluations. For this purpose, an analysis of previous studies focused on the measurement of ageism was carried out, in which 24 scales were identified and analyzed in terms of their content (dimensions and levels) and psychometric properties. As a result, the scarcity of multidimensional and multilevel instruments is highlighted, as well as the need for more tools adapted to the labor context in the region. This analysis is crucial to address ageism at work, improve the management of inclusion and organizational diversity, and inform effective public policies. 

Author Biographies

Andy Luis Marrero Vega, Universidad Diego Portales

Último título académico: Licenciado en Psicología por la Universidad de La Habana, Cuba.
Cargo actual e institución: Estudiante de Doctorado en la Universidad Diego Portales (UDP).

Jesús, University Diego Portales (UDP); Millennium Nucleus on the Evolution of Work MNEW.

International Doctorate in Human Resources Psychology from the University of Valencia, Spain. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Psychology, Universidad Diego Portales (UDP); Adjunct Researcher of the Millennium Nucleus on the Evolution of Work MNEW.

Mariana Bargsted, University Diego Portales (UDP); Millennium Nucleus on the Evolution of Work MNEW.

PhD in Social and Organizational Behavior, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain. Adjunct Researcher, Faculty of Psychology, Universidad Diego Portales (UDP); Alternate Director of the Millennium Nucleus on the Evolution of Work MNEW.

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