Journal of Managerial Psychology: Volume 23 Issue 4

An introduction to the work and well‐being of older workers: From managing threats to creating opportunities

Maria C.W. Peeters, Hetty van Emmerik

The article's aim is to introduce the papers contained in this special issue of the Journal of Managerial Psychology.

Older workers' motivation to continue to work: five meanings of age: A conceptual review

Dorien Kooij, Annet de Lange, Paul Jansen, Josje Dikkers

Little is known about the motivation for older workers to work and to remain active in the labor market. Research on age and motivation is limited and, moreover, conceptually…

New measures of stereotypical beliefs about older workers' ability and desire for development: Exploration among employees age 40 and over

Todd J. Maurer, Frank G. Barbeite, Elizabeth M. Weiss, Michael Lippstreu

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce new measures of stereotypical beliefs about older workers' ability and desire for learning and development and test…

Benefits of a supportive development climate for older workers

Marjorie Armstrong‐Stassen, Francine Schlosser

This study aims to test a model of the relationships among older workers' propensity to engage in development activities (development orientation), their perceptions of the…

Age and creativity at work: The interplay between job resources, age and idea creativity

Carmen Binnewies, Sandra Ohly, Cornelia Niessen

The purspose of this study is to examine the interplay between job resources (job control and support for creativity from coworkers and supervisors), age and creativity at work…

The effects of retirement expectations and social support on post‐retirement adjustment: A longitudinal analysis

Mary Anne Taylor, Caren Goldberg, Lynn M. Shore, Phillip Lipka

The aim is to examine the shifting effects of retirement expectations and social support on adjustment three and half and ten months post‐retirement.

Special issue on Employment discrimination against immigrants