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Confronting developmental tasks in the retirement transition.

A Antonovsky1, S Sagy

  • 1Department of the Sociology of Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beersheba, Israel.

The Gerontologist
|June 1, 1990
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Retirement is a major life transition. This study identifies four key tasks for retirees: staying active, reassessing life satisfaction and worldview, and maintaining health.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Retirement is a significant developmental transition in adulthood.
  • Erikson's life cycle model provides a framework for understanding adult development.
  • Understanding the challenges and tasks of retirement is crucial for well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advance Erikson's life cycle model by applying it to retirement.
  • To identify major transition challenges and tasks associated with retirement.
  • To analyze the realities influencing these retirement tasks.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Erikson's life cycle model as a heuristic device.
  • Analyzed historical, biological, psychological, and sociocultural realities.

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  • Examined the experiences of Israeli retirees.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified four primary care tasks for retirees.
    • These tasks include active involvement and reevaluation of life satisfaction.
    • Other tasks involve worldview reevaluation and health maintenance.

    Conclusions:

    • Retirement involves distinct developmental tasks that are influenced by multiple realities.
    • Successfully navigating these tasks can contribute to a positive retirement experience.
    • The findings offer insights into supporting retirees' adaptation and well-being.