Lifespan perspectives on work motivation

In this chapter, we take a lifespan perspectives on work motivation. We integrate lifespan perspectives with theories of motivation rooted in the organizational psychology literature to understand better how and why work motivation changes with age. Building on motive, context, and process theories of work motivation, we propose that an individual’s goals and self-efficacy are key determinants of motivation at and to work. Next, building on lifespan psychology theories and the literature on aging at work, we propose that age-related processes, such as age stereotyping, changes in time perspective, and maturation influence these key determinants of motivation at and to work. Finally, we highlight how both theoretical perspectives can benefit from each other and identify future research directions to fill the gaps in our current knowledge about how to develop and sustain work motivation among older workers

Future time perspective, regulatory focus, and selection, optimization, and compensation: Testing a longitudinal model

This study examines the behavioral processes through which future time perspective (FTP) and regulatory focus may influence coping behaviors in older workers. A three-wave longitudinal study was conducted to test a novel model, positing that FTP affects regulatory focus, which then influences the coping strategies of selection, optimization, and compensation. A sample of participants from the Netherlands was invited to participate and complete online questionnaires. Results demonstrated strong support that FTP was found to influence regulatory focus, which then influenced the use of selection, optimization, and compensation behaviors

All Work and No Play? A Meta-Analytic Examination of the Correlates and Outcomes of Workaholism

Empirical research on workaholism has been hampered by a lack of consensus regarding the definition and appropriate measurement of the construct. In the present study, we first review prior conceptualizations of workaholism in an effort to identify a definition of workaholism. Then, we conduct a meta-analysis of the correlates and outcomes of workaholism to clarify its nomological network. Results indicate that workaholism is related to achievement-oriented personality traits (i.e., perfectionism, Type A personality), but is generally unrelated to many other dispositional (e.g., conscientiousness, self-esteem, positive affect) and demographic (e.g., gender, parental status, marital status) variables. Findings are mixed regarding the re

Supporting Engagement and Floor Control in Hybrid Meetings

Remote participants in hybrid meetings often have problems to follow what is going on in the (physical) meeting room they are connected with. This paper describes a videoconferencing system for participation in hybrid meetings. The system has been developed as a research vehicle to see how technology based on automatic real-time recognition of conversational behavior in meetings can be used to improve engagement and floor control by remote participants. The system uses modules for online speech recognition, real-time visual focus of attention as well as a module that signals who is being addressed by the speaker. A built-in keyword spotter allows an automatic meeting assistant to call the remote participant’s attention when a topic of interest is raised, pointing at the transcription of the fragment to help him catch-up

Looking to happy tomorrows with friends: Best and close friendships as they predict happiness

best friendship, buffering effect, close friendship, companionship, happiness,