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Adjustment to retirement: continuity vs. discontinuity.

V Richardson1, K M Kilty

  • 1College of Social Work, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1162.

International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Retirement adjustment shows gender differences, with well-being declining initially. Factors influencing retirement experiences vary, highlighting the need for dynamic continuity theory in understanding these changes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Retirement marks a significant life transition.
  • Understanding gender differences in retirement adjustment is crucial.
  • Existing theories may not fully capture the dynamic nature of this process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine gender differences in retirement adjustment during the first year.
  • To identify distinct patterns of adjustment and their predictors.
  • To explore how various factors influence retirement experiences.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study design with pretest, 6-month, and 1-year follow-up interviews.
  • Involved 250 participants at retirement, with attrition to 222 by year-end.
  • Utilized discriminant analysis to identify adjustment groups and predictors.

Main Results:

  • A significant decline in well-being was observed at the six-month mark.
  • Gender differences in adjustment patterns and predictive variables were identified.
  • Discriminant analysis revealed distinct adjustment groups influenced by multiple factors.

Conclusions:

  • Retirement adjustment is a dynamic process, not static.
  • Continuity theory needs a dynamic perspective to fully explain retirement experiences.
  • Gender plays a role in how individuals navigate retirement.

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