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Perceived Workplace Exclusion: Construct definition, measurement, and distinction
June 9, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
AEST
Rm 4150
,
Codrington Building (H69)
The University of Sydney
Codrington Building (H69)
The University of Sydney
Abstract
There are many researchers who believe that workplace exclusion is a unique construct and worthwhile to study; however, there is also significant inconsistency across existing research in definitions and explanations. These variations illustrate the practical and investigative need for a more precise approach that can be consistently utilized to facilitate a common and deeper understanding of workplace exclusion. To this end, we build a bridge across the different perspectives to establish a clearer conceptual foundation. Our work focuses on the target's belief that they are being excluded, represented by the proposed concept of perceived workplace exclusion. We first analyze definitions and theoretical logic drawn from representative publications found across literatures on exclusion, mistreatment, and diversity by applying Suddaby's criteria for construct clarity. We then utilize valuable insights from our analysis, along with logic drawn from the perceived organizational membership framework, to craft the concept of perceived workplace exclusion. Subsequently, we have conducted a construct validity study on our proposed measure for perceived workplace exclusion, from which I will present preliminary results.
About the speaker
Dr. Christina Stamper joined Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business in 2001. She is tenured, and has held the title of Professor of Management since 2010. Additionally, she served as the College’s first Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs from 2011-2016, and as the HR Program Director from 2018-2025. She has taught a variety of courses related to Human Resource Management,Organizational Behavior, and Business Ethics at both the undergraduate and MBA levels. Her research focuses on understanding the factors involved in a positive employer-employee relationship, including diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. Her work has been published in numerous management journals, including Personnel Psychology, the Journal of Management, the Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies, and the Journal of Organizational Behavior. Christina held the position of Associate Editor for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: An International Journal from 2016-2019, and continues to serve as a member of the Journal of Organizational Behavior Editorial Board. She was a board member and the Chair of the Academy of Management Diversity and Inclusion Committee from 2012-2016. In 2020, she won the SHRM Foundation National Student Advisor Impact Award.