Age differences in coping and locus of control: a study of managerial stress in Hong Kong.
The present study involved data collection from 3 samples of Hong Kong managers to examine mechanisms by which age would relate to work well-being. A total of 634 managers was drawn by random sampling and purposive sampling methods. The results showed that age was positively related to well-being (job satisfaction and mental well-being). Furthermore, older managers reported fewer sources of stress, better coping, and a more internal locus of control. Multiple regression analyses suggested that the relations of age with 2 well-being indicators can be attributed to various combinations of coping, work locus of control, sources of stress, managerial level, and organizational tenure.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006723:Hong Kong / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007324:Institutional Management Teams / Q000592:standards*; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011340:Problem Solving; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology*