Abstract

Middle adulthood employment-related discrimination has been an issue in society

nowadays. This study investigated and aim to determine the factors that results to
discrimination in middle adulthood specifically in barangay Ampayon, Butuan City. With the
objectives to first identify the demographic information and employment background of the
respondents. Second, to reveal which factors results to employment-related to discrimination
in middle adulthood. Third, to determine if employment-related discrimination is experienced
by middle adulthood individuals in Brgy. Ampayon, Butuan City. Fourth, to spread awareness
about employment-related discrimination in middle adulthood and lastly to evaluate the ethical
and moral perspective regarding employment-related discrimination in middle adulthood.
Using a qualitative research design employing a descriptive method and an interview guide
questionnaire pertaining to discrimination in the workplace, the researchers selected 10
respondents who fitted the criteria of the study. The results revealed that along with age with
80 percent, gender with 70 percent, and religion with 30 percent are the leading factors which
results to the perceived discrimination in the middle adulthood. Based on the findings, it is
recommended that the future researchers should conduct a deeper and wider assessment that
include the employer’s viewpoint and to use statistical tools for a deeper analysis about the
study. Also, the proper implication of the law set by the government against discrimination is
highly recommended.

Keywords: Employment-related Discrimination, Middle Adulthood, Factors Resulting to

Discrimination