Workplace Age Discrimination and Affecting Factors in Turkey: A Validation Study.

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Occupational Health

Background:

• Workplace age discrimination is a significant issue affecting employees globally.
• Existing scales may not be culturally relevant or validated for diverse populations.
• Understanding and measuring age discrimination is crucial for promoting equitable work environments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To adapt and validate the Workplace Age Discrimination Scale (WADS) for use in the Turkish cultural context.
• To assess the reliability and construct validity of the Turkish version of the WADS.
• To identify predictors of workplace age discrimination within the Turkish workforce.

Main Methods:

• The study involved 465 working adults (18+ years) in Turkey.
• Reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha and corrected item-total correlation.
• Confirmatory factor analysis was employed to evaluate the scale's construct validity in the Turkish context.

Main Results:

• The Turkish version of the WADS demonstrated a one-factor structure.
• A high Cronbach's Alpha Reliability Coefficient of 0.904 was obtained for the WADS.
• Key predictors of workplace age discrimination identified were age, hierarchical position, job satisfaction, and income satisfaction.

Conclusions:

• The Turkish version of the WADS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing workplace age discrimination.
• The findings contribute to a better understanding of age discrimination dynamics in the Turkish workplace.
• Further validation in diverse socio-demographic and health groups is recommended.