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Ordinary retirement: commonalities and continuity.

J R Kelly1, G Westcott

  • 1University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

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

This study profiles ordinary retirement by examining 25 recent retirees. Common themes in preparation, satisfaction, activities, and relationships were identified, with widowed, divorced, or disabled individuals showing notable exceptions.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology of Retirement

Background:

  • Retirement transitions represent a significant life stage.
  • Understanding common retirement experiences is crucial for effective support and policy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To profile ordinary retirement experiences.
  • To identify commonalities and differences among recent retirees.

Main Methods:

  • Case studies of 25 recent retirees from a Midwest plant.
  • Analysis of preparation, satisfaction, activity patterns, and relationships.

Main Results:

  • Significant commonalities were observed across retirees in preparation, satisfaction, activity patterns, and relationships.
  • Widowed, divorced, and individuals with health disabilities presented distinct retirement experiences.

Conclusions:

  • Ordinary retirement is characterized by shared experiences, outweighing individual differences.
  • Specific demographic and health factors can significantly alter the retirement trajectory.

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