This study examines the mediating role of autonomy need satisfaction in the reciprocal relationship between affective organizational commitment (AOC) and role overload over time, and the moderating role of the individual self‐concept. Using panel data collected at two points in time from 263 employees working for different organizations across various industries in China, we found that autonomy need satisfaction mediated a positive relationship from AOC to role overload over time. In contrast,… |