Abstract
Many studies have examined the relationship between age and job satisfaction. These studies have revealed conflicting results. While some concluded that such relationship is positive and linear, others have concluded negative non-linear, U-shaped, or J-shaped, or no significant relationship. This study is to further investigate the impact of age on job satisfaction in a profession that has received less attention from researchers--that of information technology. A survey of 132 IT professionals in various Southern California organizations were conducted using the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire "MSQ" short form to examine the effects of age on job satisfaction. This study accepted its null hypotheses that age does not play a role in job satisfaction among IT professionals in the United States. Suggestions for future research are also provided. This research contributes to job satisfaction literature by providing empirical findings regarding the relationship of age and job satisfaction.