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Facilitators and barriers for successful retirement: a qualitative study
Zohreh Alavi1, Yadollah Abolfathi Momtaz2,3, Fardin Alipour1
1Department of Social Work, School of Behavioral Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
The Pan African Medical Journal
|June 5, 2023
Summary
Successful retirement adaptation depends on social support, personal traits, and engagement. Key barriers include poor health, lack of planning, financial issues, and insufficient support systems. Addressing these factors is crucial for retirement preparation programs.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Retirement is a significant life transition requiring adaptation to new needs and roles.
- Understanding factors influencing successful retirement is essential for individuals and support services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify facilitators and barriers impacting successful retirement adaptation.
- To inform the development of improved retirement preparation programs.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 22 participants: retirees, individuals nearing retirement, and experts.
- Purposive sampling and conventional content analysis using Graneheim and Lundman's methods.
Main Results:
- Facilitators include social support systems, personal characteristics, and social participation.
- Barriers encompass worsened health, lack of planning, socioeconomic issues, and inadequate support.
Conclusions:
- Retirement presents both psychosocial challenges and opportunities for growth.
- Retirement adaptation is influenced by various facilitating and hindering factors that should be addressed in preparation programs.
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