Exploring variations in subjective well-being among Norwegian retirees: A growth mixture modelling approach
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Retirement appears to be a neutral life event with stable subjective well-being (SWB) trajectories. However, various factors significantly impact retirees
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background
- Retirement transition is a significant life event.
- Understanding subjective well-being (SWB) during this period is crucial.
- Previous research has explored factors influencing SWB in retirement.
Purpose Of The Study
- To identify distinct subgroups of Norwegian retirees based on their SWB trajectories.
- To investigate factors influencing these SWB trajectories across the retirement transition.
Main Methods
- Longitudinal data analysis using growth mixture modelling.
- Examined trajectories of life satisfaction, positive affect, and negative affect.
- Assessed influence of demographic, living, work, individual, and resource factors.
Main Results
- A single trajectory group was supported for life satisfaction and positive affect.
- Two stable trajectory groups were identified for negative affect (low vs. high).
- Several predictors of SWB trajectories were identified.
Conclusions
- Retirement is generally a neutral event with stable SWB trajectories.
- Individual and contextual factors significantly modulate SWB outcomes in retirement.
- Findings offer updated insights into retirement heterogeneity and SWB predictors.
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