Abstract
This research examines whether time spent on eldercare is a constraint for individuals who perceive themselves as overqualified for their current jobs. This paper employs the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory to investigate how individuals" available resources shape their experiences and responses. The study surveyed 756 individuals residing in the United States. Results indicated that the personal barriers of individuals perceiving themselves as overqualified and mentorship were positively associated with self-efficacy. Also, mentorship partially mediated the positive relationship between personal barriers and self-efficacy. Moreover, time spent on eldercare had moderating effects that approached statistical significance: more time spent on eldercare intensified the positive relationship between personal barriers and mentorship. This study contributes by exploring how time spent on eldercare impacts those with varying levels of perceived overqualification. Few studies have examined the level of time spent on eldercare within the working population that perceives themselves as overqualified.