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. 2022 Sep 19;19(4):977–995. doi: 10.1007/s10433-022-00727-w

Table 1.

Construct groupings

General construct Synthetic construct Operationalisation
Motivational Job satisfaction

Satisfaction with current work situation

General work satisfaction

Job satisfaction

Work motivation

Work motivation

Intrinsic motivation

Meaningful work

Affective commitment Affective commitment
Self-efficacy Self-efficacy
Engagement

Work engagement

Extra effort

Job involvement

Self and career evaluation Attitudes toward retirement

Remaining time at work

Desired retirement age

Retirement attitudes

Retirement preparation

Career success Career success
Self-control Self-control
Personal Wellbeing

Life satisfaction

General wellbeing

Job strain

Stress

Burnout

Health Health
Relational Relational

Sense of belonging

Intergenerational contact

Networks

Social satisfaction

Knowledge sharing

Extra role behaviour Extra role behaviour

Organisational citizenship behaviour

Employee water and energy saving behaviour