Title | Points of Age Biases in the Late-career and Life Stages of Older Workers – A Conceptual Model |
| Author(s) | - Amberyce Ang, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore
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| Publication Name | Asia Pacific Career Development Journal, Vol 3, No 2 |
| Publication Date | September, 2020 |
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| Abstract | As countries face an aging workforce, it is pertinent to understand the experiences of older workers and how perceived age biases can affect them. Data was gathered from interviews conducted with 113 older adults between 55 to 72 years old. Framed in relevant theoretical perspectives, this study proposes a conceptual model to understand how older adults can be affected by negative age stereotypes at three main career points – late career, retirement, and search for bridge employment – and how perceived age biases interplay with other forms of biases and disadvantages. At the late career stage, older workers perceived that unfair HR practices were due to age stereotypes and a lack of academic qualifications. Upon retirement, retirees’ perception of age biases was influenced by income level. Retirees who sought bridge employment perceived that age biases had dampened their chances of securing a job. |
