Role of job mobility frequency in job satisfaction changes: the mediation mechanism of job-related social capital and person-job match

This study investigates the relationship between job mobility frequency and job satisfaction changes, focusing on the mediating roles of job-related social capital and person-job match. Using survey data from 1348 employees in Chinese information service enterprises, the study finds a short-term positive association (Honeymoon Effect) between job mobility frequency and job satisfaction. However, in the long term, a negative indirect association is observed, mediated by person-job match and job-related social capital. Job-related social capital positively influences person-job match, strengthening the negative mediating process. The findings offer insights for improving employee job satisfaction and for developing effective human resource management strategies.

Hongbo Yang, Ping Hu