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Resource Scarcity and Prescriptive Attitudes Generate Subtle, Intergenerational Older-Worker Exclusion
Michael S North1, Susan T Fiske2
1New York University.
The Journal of Social Issues
|August 9, 2016
Summary
Generational resource tensions, including Succession, Consumption, and Identity (SCI), subtly exclude older workers from networking and training. Minimizing these tensions is crucial for inclusive, intergenerational workplaces.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
- Gerontology
Background:
- Prior research identified generational resource tensions: Succession, Consumption, and Identity (SCI).
- These tensions may influence intergenerational exclusion in professional contexts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how SCI resource domains drive intergenerational exclusion in work-related networking and training.
- To examine the role of perceived resource availability in these exclusion dynamics.
Main Methods:
- Studies 1a-1c manipulated perceived resource availability between generations and assessed networking engagement.
- Study 2 involved allocating scarce training resources among employees of different ages.
- Mediation analyses examined the drivers of resource allocation decisions.
Main Results:
- Resource scarcity decreased younger participants' networking with older workers violating SCI expectations.
- Older workers received fewer training resources, especially from younger participants, driven by Succession beliefs.
- Findings highlight resource tensions as a source of subtle exclusion of older workers.
Conclusions:
- Intergenerational resource tensions contribute to the subtle exclusion of older workers in professional settings.
- Addressing these SCI-driven tensions is vital for fostering inclusivity in aging, intergenerational workplaces.
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