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Location and well-being among retired men
D C Reitzes1, E Mutran, H Pope
1Department of Sociology, Georgia State University.
Journal of Gerontology
|July 1, 1991
Summary
Retired men living in suburbs report higher well-being. However, poor health disproportionately impacts suburban retirees
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology of Health and Aging
Background:
- Retirement transitions present unique challenges to well-being.
- Understanding factors influencing well-being in older adults is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of location and other variables on the well-being of retired men.
- To identify specific factors, such as health and activities, that mediate the relationship between location and well-being.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of a national sample of retired men aged 60 to 74.
- Comparative analysis of well-being scores across different residential locations (suburban vs. central city).
Main Results:
- Retired men residing in suburban areas reported higher mean well-being scores.
- Poor health status was found to diminish well-being more significantly among suburban retirees compared to urban retirees.
- Suburban location indirectly influenced well-being through its association with informal activities.
Conclusions:
- Residential location is a significant determinant of well-being in retired men.
- Health status plays a critical role in moderating the effects of location on well-being.
- Informal activities may serve as a pathway through which suburban living impacts retiree well-being.