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What's Their Expiration Date? Age Discrimination In The Workplace, Bianca L. Tomlin
What's Their Expiration Date? Age Discrimination In The Workplace, Bianca L. Tomlin
Masters Theses
Age discrimination, although illegal, continues to have a presence within organizations against older individuals. Previous research on age discrimination has determined that the social identity of those older workers discriminated against are affected. This project examines how older workers are being discriminated against, how age discrimination affects the dignity of an older worker, and how age discrimination affects the professional identity of older workers. This study focuses on eleven white-collar workers, age 45-65 who have experienced age discrimination in the workplace. Analysis revealed that older workers found themselves being fired from organizations, barred from entry into organizations, and denied training …
Careers In Aging: Increasing Interest And Investigating Career Paths, Paul Cunnington
Careers In Aging: Increasing Interest And Investigating Career Paths, Paul Cunnington
Masters Theses
This qualitative study explored the perspective of young professionals on how to increase interest in choosing a career in the field of aging and how their own career path led to their current employment in the field of aging. Fifteen professionals in the field of aging, ranging in age from 23 to 34, participated in semi-‐structured interviews. Data were analyzed using a thematic analysis. Results confirmed prior research that professionals working in the field of aging come from a variety of disciplines. Participants noted attractive aspects of a career in the field of aging, including flexibility and mobility. To increase …