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Methodological considerations in the study of perceived discrimination at work: a scoping review protocol
Gonzalo Bravo1, Alejandra Fuentes-Garcia2, María Arriagada3
1Facultad de Salud y Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de Las Américas, Viña del Mar, Chile.
Medwave
|December 30, 2022
Summary
This review examines perceived workplace discrimination research, its health impacts, and occupational outcomes. Findings aim to refine future study methodologies for better understanding this workplace stressor.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Perceived discrimination significantly impacts worker health, both physical and mental.
- Workplace stress from discrimination is well-documented, yet the construct of perceived work discrimination lacks consistent definition.
- Existing research highlights negative health repercussions of discrimination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize research on perceived workplace discrimination.
- To analyze the association between perceived discrimination and health/occupational outcomes.
- To identify methodological trends and gaps in the study of perceived work discrimination.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive scoping review adhering to PRISMA guidelines and Joanna Briggs Institute methodology.
- Searched Scopus, MEDLINE/PubMed, and PsycInfo databases for English and Spanish articles (2000-2022).
- Independent dual-reviewer selection, full-text review, data extraction, quality assessment, and narrative synthesis.
Main Results:
- The review synthesizes findings on how perceived workplace discrimination is investigated.
- It examines the links between perceived discrimination and various health and occupational outcomes.
- Methodological quality and common approaches in the literature are evaluated.
Conclusions:
- The findings are expected to enhance methodological rigor in studying perceived workplace discrimination.
- This research will aid researchers in making informed decisions for future investigations.
- Improved methodologies can lead to a clearer understanding of discrimination's impact on workers.
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