It does not help to look young and dumb
Ageism and intergenerational contact in the Norwegian technical industry
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6058296 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jenny Meinich, Jenny Louise Meinich (Heriot-Watt University), Katherine J C Sang (0000-0003-1397-1116, Heriot-Watt University), Kate Sang |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 202-218 |
| Publication date | 2018-04-16 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Equal Opportunities International (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1758-7093 • E-ISSN: 2040-7149 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/edi-04-2017-0089 |
| OpenAlex | W2759116733 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 39 |
Purpose While age is receiving increased attention in the literature on workplace diversity, it remains under researched. Intergenerational contact and its relationship to ageism require further research to understand their mechanisms and impacts. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach Using semi-structured interviews in the Norwegian technical industry, this paper explores how generations are formed and how this influences intergenerational contact. Findings Through the lens of ageism, the findings reveal that generational stereotypes are strongly held by respondents, and may affect how members of the generations interact in the workplace. Further, the data demonstrate that both age and generation are socially constructed, and age discrimination is perceived by both older and younger workers. Originality/value The study has relevance for managers who are overseeing organizations with considerable age differences
Age discrimination · Norwegian · Originality · Political science · Sociology · Computer Science · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Psychology · Retirement, Disability, and Employment · Social Psychology · Work-Family Balance Challenges
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |