Age Comparison

Age Comparisons Age comparisons is considered a common factor in terms of the perception of sexual harassment. According to Ohse and Stockdale (2008), most studies have reported comparisons by older and younger and older respondents have relied on comparisons between students and employed adults. In these studies, reseachers have found that students and employees perceive sexual harassment differently. The results shows that older employees have been more likely than younger students to perceive behaviors as sexual harassment (Ohse and Stockdale, 2008). For instance O’Connell and Korabik (2000), studies indicated a significant finding in regards to relationship between age and sexual harassment attitudes with the youngest, high-school age
Age is also found to be positively related to sexual harassment perceptions, such that older perceivers are more likely than younger perceivers to rate a social-sexual workplace scenario as sexually harassing (Blackstone, Houle & Uggen, 2006). It is conceivable that these forces, which are associated with aging, may increase individuals’ sensitivity to sexism and gender issues along with the perception of power in the workplace (Ohse and Stockdale, 2008). Therefore, the consideration of age is imperative factor in regards to the relationship between power and sexual harassment. In summary, the power of perception plays a definitive role in sexual harassment with regards to age differences and comparison in the organizational context. There has been many research conducted on the power of perception in the organizational context and how it is a driving mechanism towards sexual harassment behaviors. Conversely, young women are more susceptible to sexual harassment in the workplace with regards to power. As such, the following research question is