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Is there life without work?

Orit Nuttman-Shwartz1

  • 1Department of Social Work, Sapir Academic College, D.N. Hof Ashkelon, Israel. orits@sapir.ac.il

International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|April 25, 2007
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Retirees show varied attitudes toward work cessation. One year post-retirement, most retirees report improved well-being, regardless of continued employment, indicating successful adjustment.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Understanding retiree adjustment is crucial for well-being.
  • The decision to continue working post-retirement impacts adjustment.
  • Preoccupation with work before retirement may influence perceptions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine retiree perceptions of retirement.
  • To investigate the effect of continued work post-retirement on adjustment.
  • To analyze the relationship between work preoccupation and retirement adjustment.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study design.
  • Qualitative and quantitative analyses.
  • Examined attitudes toward work cessation and adjustment to retirement.

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Main Results:

  • Diverse attitudes toward retirement were observed.
  • Most retirees experienced increased well-being and decreased distress one year after retirement.
  • No significant difference in adjustment was found between fully retired individuals and those who continued working.

Conclusions:

  • Retirement adjustment is generally positive one year post-retirement.
  • Continued work does not negatively impact adjustment outcomes.
  • Findings have implications for personal well-being and social policy regarding retirement.