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Advice from working women with retired partners
Eileen L Cooley1, Gail Adorno2
1a Department of Psychology , Agnes Scott College , Decatur , Georgia, USA.
Journal of Women & Aging
|March 3, 2016
Summary
Women continuing careers after partner retirement face challenges in time management, household labor, finances, and communication. Open communication is key to navigating this life transition successfully.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Gerontology
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Increasing numbers of women maintain full-time employment post-partner retirement.
- Societal shifts towards egalitarian values influence couple dynamics.
- Limited research exists on the experiences of women in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of women who continue working after their partners retire.
- To gather advice from these women for others facing similar transitions.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of open-ended responses from 97 working women with retired partners.
- Thematic analysis to identify key issues and advice.
Main Results:
- Four primary themes emerged: time management, division of household labor, financial planning, and communication.
- Partner communication was identified as both a source of conflict and a solution.
Conclusions:
- Effective communication and equitable division of labor are crucial for women continuing employment with retired partners.
- Future workforce and relationship dynamics may further shape these experiences.
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