Outcomes of Occupational Self-Efficacy in Older Workers

Because of the increasing number of older workers, it is important to develop models of work-related constructs for this population. The present article developed a model surrounding occupational self-efficacy, testing its relation to other factors (e.g., intrinsic job motivation), predictors (e.g.,...

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Published in:International journal of aging & human development 2015-04, Vol.80 (4), p.357-378
Main Authors: Paggi, Michelle E., Jopp, Daniela S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Decision Making
Female
Health Status
Humans
Job Satisfaction
Male
Middle Aged
Motivation
Occupations
Retirement
Self Efficacy
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Because of the increasing number of older workers, it is important to develop models of work-related constructs for this population. The present article developed a model surrounding occupational self-efficacy, testing its relation to other factors (e.g., intrinsic job motivation), predictors (e.g., self-perceptions of aging), and outcomes (e.g., job satisfaction). Employed adults of ages 50 and older (n = 313) were recruited via organizations and social media sites. Study participants (M = 59.7, SD = 6.1, range = 50–78) volunteered to fill out an Internet survey. Occupational self-efficacy predicted job satisfaction, and intrinsic job motivation fully mediated this relationship. More negative self-perceptions of aging predicted poorer occupational self-efficacy. Occupational self-efficacy also predicted life satisfaction. Expected retirement age and job performance were unrelated to occupational self-efficacy. These findings may inform workplace interventions that seek to maintain or increase older worker job and life satisfaction.
ISSN:0091-4150
1541-3535
DOI:10.1177/0091415015607640