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Coping with change in retirement.

D Wasylenki

    Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
    |February 9, 2011
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    Summary
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    Retirement adjustment is challenging but doesn't necessarily cause decline. Flexible individuals with diverse life satisfaction sources adapt best to retirement, while rigid individuals may struggle.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Psychology of Aging
    • Sociology of Retirement

    Background:

    • Retirement is a significant life transition often associated with aging.
    • The psychological and physical impacts of retirement are not fully understood.
    • Societal views on retirement often link it to decline, lacking empirical evidence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the adjustment process during retirement.
    • To identify factors influencing successful retirement transitions.
    • To provide insights for supporting older adults through retirement.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on retirement adjustment.
    • Analysis of factors contributing to positive and negative retirement experiences.
    • Application of crisis theory and developmental stage models.

    Main Results:

    • Retirement does not inherently lead to physical or psychological deterioration.
    • Individual flexibility and diverse life satisfaction sources are key predictors of successful adjustment.
    • Rigidity and work-based identity pose challenges for retirement adaptation.

    Conclusions:

    • Retirement adjustment is influenced by individual personality and life experiences.
    • Flexible individuals with multiple sources of satisfaction navigate retirement more effectively.
    • Understanding retirement stages and crisis theory can aid in geriatric care and support.