The Development and Validation of the Workplace Ostracism Scale
Publication Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
2008
Abstract
This article outlines the development of a 10-item measure of workplace ostracism. Using 6 samples (including multisource and multiwave data), the authors developed a reliable scale with a unidimensional factor structure that replicated across 4 separate samples. The scale possessed both convergent and discriminant validity, and criterion-related validity was demonstrated through the scale's relation with basic needs, well-being, job attitudes, job performance, and withdrawal. Overall, the present study suggests that the Workplace Ostracism Scale is a reliable and valid measure and that the workplace ostracism construct has important implications for both individuals and organizations. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved). (from the journal abstract)
Discipline
Business
Research Areas
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources
Publication
Journal of Applied Psychology
Volume
6
Issue
6
First Page
1348
Last Page
1366
ISSN
0021-9010
Identifier
10.1037/a0012743
Publisher
American Psychological Association
City or Country
USA
Citation
FERRIS, Donald L.; Brown, D. J.; Berry, J. W.; and Lian, H..
The Development and Validation of the Workplace Ostracism Scale. (2008). Journal of Applied Psychology. 6, (6), 1348-1366.
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