Workplace Ostracism Scale – WOS
Measures the frequency of perceived exclusion and ignoring behaviors by others in the workplace.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Workplace Ostracism Scale – WOS was developed by D. Lance Ferris, Douglas J. Brown, John W. Berry, Hui Lian (2008). It is designed to measure Workplace Ostracism. The scale is intended for use with Working adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 10 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 7-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Item scores are averaged to produce a mean score.
Total scores range from 1 to 7. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Ostracism: 1 – 2
- Moderate Ostracism: 2 – 4
- High Ostracism: 4 – 7
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.89.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.