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Age differences in productive activities.

A R Herzog1, R L Kahn, J N Morgan

  • 1Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan.

Journal of Gerontology
|July 1, 1989
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Older Americans contribute significantly to unpaid work, comparable to younger adults. However, reduced paid work and child care lead to less overall productivity in later life.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology of Work
  • Productivity Studies

Background:

  • Productivity is often narrowly defined by paid employment, overlooking valuable unpaid contributions.
  • Understanding age-related shifts in productive activities is crucial for social policy and individual well-being.
  • Previous research may not fully capture the scope of older adults' productive engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine age differences in productive contributions across both paid and unpaid work domains.
  • To compare the levels of participation in various productive activities among different age groups.
  • To discuss the limitations of using paid work as the sole indicator of productivity across the lifespan.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from a 1986 nationwide household survey.

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  • Inclusion of 3,617 adults aged 25 and older.
  • Categorization and quantification of productive activities into paid and unpaid work.

    • Main Results:

    • Older Americans demonstrate comparable levels of participation in unpaid productive activities (volunteering, informal helping, home maintenance, housework) to younger and middle-aged adults.
    • Participation in paid work and unpaid child-rearing is significantly lower among older adults.
    • While overall time in productive activities decreases with age due to cessation of paid work and childcare, men and women contribute equally in total time, with women focusing more on unpaid work.

    Conclusions:

    • Productivity in later life is substantial, particularly in unpaid domains, challenging a narrow focus on paid employment.
    • Policy and societal perceptions of productivity should encompass a broader range of activities, especially unpaid contributions.
    • Gendered patterns in paid versus unpaid work persist across the lifespan, impacting overall productivity measures.