The development and validation of the Workplace Ostracism Scale.

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.

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D. Lance Ferris, Douglas J. Brown, Joseph W. Berry, Huiwen Lian (2008). The development and validation of the Workplace Ostracism Scale.. Journal of Applied Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0012743

@article{lance2008the,
  title  = {The development and validation of the Workplace Ostracism Scale.},
  author = {Ferris, D. Lance and Brown, Douglas J. and Berry, Joseph W. and Lian, Huiwen},
  year   = {2008},
  journal = {Journal of Applied Psychology},
  doi    = {10.1037/a0012743}
}

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