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Published on: May 10, 2019
The retiree identity: gender and race differences.
1Glennan Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, USA. maxres@visi.net
Summary
Retiree identity is primarily shaped by labor force participation, but other life experiences also influence self-identification. Understanding retirement transitions requires considering diverse population groups and their unique circumstances.
Area of Science:
- Sociology of retirement
- Social gerontology
- Retirement identity research
Background:
- Complements existing research on institutionalized retirement criteria.
- Investigates the retiree identity in relation to established retirement standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine how individual circumstances interact with institutional retirement criteria.
- Analyze the influence on assuming a retiree identity and self-definition alignment with criteria.
Main Methods:
- Logistic regressions utilized for analysis.
- Data sourced from the National Survey of Families and Households (N=1,633).
Main Results:
- Labor force participation is the primary determinant of retiree identity.
- Work history, disability, spouse's retirement, economic status, and family history also contribute.
- Gender and race influence retiree self-identification; disabled African Americans are more likely to identify as retired.
Conclusions:
- Employment is key to self-defining as retired, but other life factors play a role.
- Further research needed on the meaning of retirement across diverse populations.
- Comprehensive understanding of retirement transitions necessitates attention to varied contexts.
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