Perceived Age Discrimination and Performance Among Older Workers: The Moderating Role of Job Level

Luyang Liu, Rajiv K. Amarnani, Prashant Bordia, Patrick Raymund James M. Garcia, The Australian National University, University of Western Australia, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park

Group & Organization Management

Published online on March 09, 2026

Abstract

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We develop and test a model of how older workers’ perceived age discrimination obstructs their job performance, focusing on employee job level (managerial versus line employee) as a critical contingency. Drawing upon resource theories, we propose that the ...