Prognostic effects of selection, optimization and compensation strategies on work ability: results from the representative lidA cohort study on work, age, and health in Germany

Weber, Jeannette; Müller, Andreas; Stiller, Michael; Borchart, Daniela

doi:10.1007/s00420-018-1348-x

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“…Given these problems (significant ageing and a low WAI), it is necessary to consider the possible resources available to support the work ability of administrative workers in the public sector. Our results revealed a positive correlation between job control and work ability, which was consistent with previous studies [8][9][10]26,29,30,38]. This result confirmed that job control is a crucial resource for work ability.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…In addition, the use of SOC strategies, especially optimisation and compensation, was an aid for work ability, according to the studies of Müller et al [39,54], Weigl et al [30], and Weber et al [29], confirming that the use of "successful ageing strategies", such as SOC, are conducive to the psychological capability of administrative workers to perform their work.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…Another model that has been associated with work ability is the Selection, Optimization and Compensation (SOC) model; it proposes that in situations characterised by high demands and limited resources (that may occur during ageing), individuals can make use of a set of four strategies that help them to invest their resources in an optimal way [29][30][31][32][33]. In fact, employees often face multiple demands and pursue several goals simultaneously.…”

Section: Soc Strategies and Work Abilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A recent study by Weber et al [29] found that favourable working conditions, in terms of a high degree of job control, as well as individual compensation strategies, could help older employees to maintain work ability. Similarly, Weigl et al [30] found that the negative relationship between age and work ability was weakest for employees with a high level of job control and significant use of SOC strategies.…”

Section: Soc Strategies and Work Abilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Few studies have paid attention to each single component of the SOC model. For example, Zacher et al [38] found that optimisation and compensation were useful for maintaining work engagement, and Weber et al [29] observed that only compensation had a positive effect on work ability. As a result, Segura-Camacho et al [40] recently said that it is necessary to consider the role of the four SOC strategies.…”

Section: Interplay Between Job Control Soc Strategies and Work Abilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Interplay between Job Control, SOC Strategies, and Age in Sustaining Work Ability in a Sample of Administrative Employees

Sottimano¹,

Guidetti²,

Viotti³

et al. 2019

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In recent years, the average age of workers has risen. Because of that, work ability is reducing in many sectors, especially in a public context. Given the above, it is necessary to investigate the individual and organisational resources that can play a role in the protection of work ability. This study investigates the work ability of administrative workers, examines selection, optimisation, and compensation (SOC) as a form of mediation between job control and work ability, and explores the relationship of job control, age, work ability, and SOC strategies via moderated mediation models. The findings indicate that job control, SOC strategies, and age correlate to work ability, but the effect of these factors is different. Job control and SOC strategies are positively related to work ability, and job control positively relates to the use of optimisation and compensation. However, only optimisation and compensation strategies mediate the association between job control and work ability. Finally, age moderates the effect of job control on work ability. The findings suggest that interventions, such as SOC training, promotion, and job control, may help to sustain work ability among elderly administrative workers.

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Section: Soc Strategies and Work Abilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Soc Strategies and Work Abilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Interplay Between Job Control Soc Strategies and Work Abilitymentioning

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The Interplay between Job Control, SOC Strategies, and Age in Sustaining Work Ability in a Sample of Administrative Employees

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Viotti³

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Differences in determinants of intention to stay and retention between younger and older nursing assistants in long‐term care facilities: A longitudinal perspective

Chao

2020

J Nurs Manag

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Aims This study examines differences in the determinants of intention to stay (Time 1) and actual retention behaviour at follow‐up (Time 2) between younger and older nursing assistants in long‐term care facilities. Background The shortage of nursing assistants in long‐term care is increasing, and the nursing assistant workforce is also ageing. Methods Data were obtained from a stratified equal probability sample of 595 nursing assistants from 137 institutions over a two‐year period in Taiwan. Multilevel modelling was utilized for analyses. Results High organisational support and low burnout were associated with high intention to stay at Time 1 for both older and younger nursing assistants. However, the retention of older nursing assistants at Time 2 was more strongly influenced by high work latitude, the use of an optimization strategy and less burnout at Time 1, while the retention of younger nursing assistants at Time 2 was more likely to be affected by personal factors such as gender and marital status at Time 1. Conclusion Organisational factors, the use of selection, optimization, compensation strategies, and burnout were more strongly associated with retention of older nursing assistants than of younger nursing assistants. Implications for Nursing Management Nursing assistant managers should recognize the needs of nursing assistants vary by age and stage of life. Retention programs that are designed to account for age differences will be more effective at retaining nursing assistants.

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Do Aging Employees Benefit from Self-Regulative Strategies? A Follow-Up Study

Mauno

Minkkinen

2020

Res Aging

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SOC-strategies (selection, optimization, and compensation) are crucial for well-being and adaptation throughout the life course. The workforce is aging rapidly, thus the age-conditional premises of SOC theory require attention. This study explored (1) whether older employees used SOC strategies more often (compared to younger employees), and (2) whether older employees benefited more from SOC strategies in relation to occupational well-being (job burnout, work engagement). The study was based on follow-up data including three occupational subsamples of different age ( N = 1,020). There were no significant age-conditional differences in the take-up of SOC strategies. However, older (white-collar) employees benefited more from compensation and elective selection in relation to occupational well-being. Moreover, older employees also benefited more from using all SOC strategies concerning occupational well-being. Strengthening older employees’ SOC strategies needs more attention as the workforce is aging.

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Prognostic effects of selection, optimization and compensation strategies on work ability: results from the representative lidA cohort study on work, age, and health in Germany

Abstract: Results indicate that especially favorable working conditions in terms of high job control and low job demands, but also compensation might help older employees to maintain work ability.

Cited by 12 publications

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The Interplay between Job Control, SOC Strategies, and Age in Sustaining Work Ability in a Sample of Administrative Employees

The Interplay between Job Control, SOC Strategies, and Age in Sustaining Work Ability in a Sample of Administrative Employees

Differences in determinants of intention to stay and retention between younger and older nursing assistants in long‐term care facilities: A longitudinal perspective

Do Aging Employees Benefit from Self-Regulative Strategies? A Follow-Up Study

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