Salute occupazionale ed engagement nei lavoratori anziani: gli effetti di discriminazioni e stereotipi

Journal title SICUREZZA E SCIENZE SOCIALI
Author/s Paola Dordoni, Elena Fiabane, Ilaria Setti, Piergiorgio Argentero
Publishing Year 2015 Issue 2015/1
Language Italian Pages 17 P. 33-49 File size 126 KB
DOI 10.3280/SISS2015-001004
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In the labor market there is an increasing proportion of older workers, which can perceive age stereotypes and age discrimination. The present study aims to investigate the relationship between age stereotypes and discrimination and work engagement in a sample of older workers. Results indicate that age stereotypes and discrimination can influence occupational and psychological wellbeing in this professional category.

Keywords: Older workers, age stereotypes, age discrimination, work engagement, occupational wellbeing.

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Paola Dordoni, Elena Fiabane, Ilaria Setti, Piergiorgio Argentero, Salute occupazionale ed engagement nei lavoratori anziani: gli effetti di discriminazioni e stereotipi in "SICUREZZA E SCIENZE SOCIALI" 1/2015, pp 33-49, DOI: 10.3280/SISS2015-001004