PSY BEH 113D Lecture Notes - Lecture 36: Ageism, Job Performance, Psych
13 Jan 2020
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Job performance does not appear to change significantly with age. Middle-aged workers are more satisfied with their jobs than younger workers. -90% of workers over age 50 report they enjoyed work and were satisfied overall with their jobs. Younger workers more likely to change jobs when perceived costs of staying outweigh costs of retraining for new career. Intrinsic rewards of work assume greater importance during mid-life. 50-60% middle-aged workers report sense of pride in their work v. 37% young-adult workers (harris, 2005) Middle-aged workers more realistic about their job expectations. Learned how to use and apply their knowledge to solved problems and become efficient in their jobs. No longer trainees; hold positions of higher authority. Earnings at a peak in late midlife. Older workers less satisfied if age discrimination, physical and cognitive limitations. Interrupted career paths, delayed entry into second career. Negative effects of unemployment worsen as period of unemployment lengthens (e. g. , physical health, depression, anxiety)
