Adjustment to retirement

Rather frequently a person's commitment to his work is taken as one of the factors that thwart his adaptation to retirement. However, research has pointed out that people of different socio-economic classes do not in the same degree commit themselves to their work. Moreover a strong commitment...

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Published inNederlands tijdschrift voor gerontologie Vol. 10; no. 1; p. 18
Main Author Goewie, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageDutch
Published Netherlands 01.02.1979
Subjects
Aged
Attitude
Female
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Pensions
Retirement
Social Adjustment
Social Class
Social Perception
Work
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Summary:Rather frequently a person's commitment to his work is taken as one of the factors that thwart his adaptation to retirement. However, research has pointed out that people of different socio-economic classes do not in the same degree commit themselves to their work. Moreover a strong commitment to work does not necessarily lead to a negative attitude towards retirement, nor does a loose tie to one's work always lead to a positive attitude towards retirement. Factors that are more important to facilitate adaptation to retirement, are: to have sufficient means of subsistence, satisfying relationships, a good health, and the possibility to lead an active life. These requirements will be more frequently met with people of the higher and middle occupational level than with those of the lower level. Therefore, the former may be expected to show a better adaptation to retirement.
ISSN:0378-1186