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Keren Semyonov-Tal1, Lilach Lurie1, Haya Stier1
1Department of Labor Studies, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Abstract:
As life expectancy increases and health improves, some working adults find that traditional retirement age is no longer desirable or feasible and may choose to postpone retirement from work. This study aims to explore the identity and work motivations of highly educated women in Israel who continue working beyond retirement age. By conducting seventeen in-depth semi-structured interviews with highly educated women working beyond retirement age, this qualitative-thematic analysis identifies five key factors influencing their decisions. The major themes include professional purpose, necessities driving their return, psychosocial determinants, social networks, and the role of human capital in facilitating employment opportunities. These insights highlight the need for policies promoting healthy aging and supporting post-retirement work engagement for women.
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