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Discrimination and stigmatization in work organizations: A multiple level framework for research on genetic testing

Barclay, Lizabeth A., Markel, Karen S.·2007·Human Relations
DOI 10.1177/0018726707080082
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In this article, we examine how genetic testing may be the basis of a new form of exclusion in organizations. Testing reveals the genetic composition of an individual and can identify genetically linked conditions. Discrimination, related to genetic composition, may occur through either the stigmatization or categorization of individuals or groups based on genetic test results. The potential impact of genetic testing and the associated discriminatory processes on both employees and organizations is outlined. This research discusses individual (stigmatization, perceived discrimination, and symptom timing and visibility), organizational (actual discrimination, genetic testing use and accommodation) and environmental (regulatory agencies, genetic testing laboratories, insurance providers and genetic advocacy groups) factors that impact genetic testing. Lastly, we propose research questions linked to these factors to guide future organizational study.

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Authors
Barclay, L. A., & Markel, K. S.
Affiliations
Oakland University (US)
Corresponding author
  • Barclay, Lizabeth A.
  • Markel, Karen S.
ORCID
Barclay, Lizabeth A.
Venue
Human Relations
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Published
2007-06
Volume
60
Issue
6
Pages
953-980
ISSN
  • 0018-7267 (ISSN-L)
  • 1741-282X
DOI
10.1177/0018726707080082
OpenAlex
W2110367870
Cited by
11
References
0
Citations by year
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Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
journals.sagepub.com/page/policies/text-and-data-mining-license (tdm)
Locations
Human Relations (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • European Commission
  • National Human Genome Research Institute
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Law › Medical and Health Sciences Research
  • Social Sciences › Anthropology › Race, Genetics, and Society
  • Social Sciences › Education › Disability Education and Employment
Keywords
genetic testing, genetic discrimination, stigmatization, work organization, categorization, perceived discrimination, genetic accommodation, genetic testing regulation, insurance discrimination

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