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Linking proactive personality to successful aging at work: a moderated mediation model
Lijun Zhuo1, Qian Wu2, Yating Cong3
1School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Older physicians with proactive personalities experience more successful aging at work. This is facilitated by job crafting and enhanced by organizational support, highlighting the importance of tailored workplace strategies.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Occupational Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Successful aging at work is crucial for older physicians.
- Proactive personality may influence career longevity and well-being.
- Understanding workplace factors is key to supporting aging professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of proactive personality on successful aging at work among older physicians.
- To examine the mediating role of job crafting.
- To explore the moderating effect of perceived organizational support.
Main Methods:
- A moderated mediation model was tested using hierarchical regression analysis.
- Data were collected from 472 older physicians in 13 public hospitals in China.
- Lifespan development theory provided the theoretical framework.
Main Results:
- Proactive personality positively predicted successful aging at work.
- Job crafting significantly mediated the relationship between proactive personality and successful aging at work.
- Perceived organizational support positively moderated the indirect effect, strengthening the pathway.
Conclusions:
- Proactive personality is a significant factor in achieving successful aging at work for physicians.
- Job crafting and organizational support are vital mechanisms to facilitate this process.
- Organizations should implement targeted interventions to support older physicians' adaptation and role adjustment.
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