Workplace Discrimination Perceptions
HR & WorkReliability: alpha 0.913 sample items
About this scale
A multi-item measure of perceived workplace discrimination based on demographic identity (e.g., race, gender, age, religion). Captures both subtle and overt discriminatory experiences.
Sample item(s)
“I have been treated unfairly at work because of my [demographic characteristic].”
“My demographic identity has made it harder to advance in my career.”
“I have been excluded from social or professional networks because of my demographic identity.”
Reliability
Reported internal consistency: alpha 0.91. As a rule of thumb, Cronbach’s α ≥ .70 is considered acceptable, ≥ .80 good, and ≥ .90 excellent for established measures.
Notes
Specify referent demographic identity in survey instructions.
Source & citation
James, K., Lovato, C., & Khoo, G. (1994): Social identity correlates of minority workers' health. Academy of Management Journal, Vol. 37, No. 2, pp. 383–396.
James, Lovato & Khoo (1994): Workplace discrimination. AMJ, 37(2), 383–396.
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