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Age-inclusive HR practices and career satisfaction: The role of job crafting and employee age

Liang Hou, Jing Zhou, Siqi Li^*

Department of Human Resource Management and Public Administration, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, Beijing, China

* Corresponding Author: Siqi Li. Email:

Journal of Psychology in Africa 2026, 36(3), 351-359. https://doi.org/10.32604/jpa.2026.067829

Received 13 May 2025; Accepted 26 February 2026; Issue published 30 June 2026

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between age-inclusive HR practices (AIHRP) and employees’ career satisfaction, focusing on the mediating role of job crafting and the moderating effect of employee age. Data were obtained from 244 employees at three time points. At Time 1, participants reported on AIHRP; at Time 2, they completed measures of job crafting; and at Time 3, they indicated their career satisfaction. Results of path analyses showed that AIHRP were associated with higher employee career satisfaction. Moreover, job crafting mediated this relationship, making it stronger and more pronounced among younger employees. These findings extend existing knowledge of AIHRP by highlighting job crafting as a mediator and employee age as a moderator. The results suggest that AIHRP can enhance career satisfaction, particularly by providing job crafting opportunities for employees early in their careers.

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