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Measuring and evaluating adjustment to retirement: a scoping review protocol.
Ana Teresa Pedreiro1, Helena Loureiro, Marianela Ferreira
11School of Economics and Management of University of Minho, Braga, Portugal 2School of Health, University of Aveiro, The Portugal Centre for Evidence Based Practice: a Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence, Coimbra, Portugal 3Institute of Public Health, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal 4Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, The Portugal Centre for Evidence Based Practice: a Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence, Coimbra, Portugal.
This review identifies methods for measuring retirement adjustment. It explores diverse approaches to understanding the retiree experience and adaptation processes.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Retirement represents a significant life transition.
- Understanding adjustment to retirement is crucial for well-being.
- Existing literature may lack a comprehensive overview of measurement tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review methods and instruments for measuring retirement adjustment.
- To identify diverse methodological approaches used in retirement adjustment research.
- To provide a foundation for future research on retirement adaptation.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across multiple databases.
- Inclusion criteria focused on empirical studies measuring retirement adjustment.
- Qualitative and quantitative methodologies were considered.
Main Results:
- A range of instruments and scales for assessing retirement adjustment were identified.
- Various theoretical frameworks inform the measurement of retirement adjustment.
- Methodological diversity exists in studying retirement adaptation.
Conclusions:
- There is a need for validated and diverse instruments to measure retirement adjustment.
- Further research should explore the nuances of retirement adaptation across different populations.
- This review synthesizes current knowledge on measuring retirement adjustment.
