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Susan L Hutchinson1, Christine Ausman1
1Faculty of Health, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NSB3H 4R2, Canada.
Background:
There is a need to further understand the nature and role of planning for one's lifestyle in retirement.
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to examine retirement planning and how it impacts perceived preparedness and satisfaction with the retirement transition, as well as to explore personal experiences of retirement.
Methods:
Canadians (n = 748) fully or partly retired participated in an online survey that included quantitative questions about perceived retirement preparedness and satisfaction and open-ended questions about retirement goals, fears, challenges, and advice.
Findings:
Results determined that while both financial and lifestyle planning were significant predictors of higher perceived preparedness, only lifestyle planning was a significant predictor for satisfaction. Overall, no gender differences were detected. Open-ended comments highlighted the importance of planning for one's lifestyle in retirement, including meaningful activities and social connections.
Discussion:
Individualized career advising as well as group-based educational programs or peer-assisted learning initiatives appear warranted to support people in planning for their lifestyle in retirement.
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