APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Ageism in Employee Selection
- Frank Igou
Louisiana Tech University - Zollie Saxon
Louisiana Tech University - Jose Valadez
Louisiana Tech University - Jason Davis
Louisiana Tech University
Abstract
Ageism may be a pervasive, hidden form of discrimination impacting selection processes. The present study used a simulated application materials review to examine whether demographic, and scores on the Fabroni Ageism Scale and the Relating to Older People Evaluation Scale were related to evaluations of a simulated job applicant.
Selection and Training