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Kell, Diane; Patton, Carl V. – Gerontologist, 1978
This paper analyzes the decisions and experiences of 52 academics from four universities who agreed to retire early because of increased annulities or substantial lump-sum severance payments. Only one respondent was dissatisfied with his decision to retire early; 73 percent were very satisfied. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, College Faculty, Early Retirement, Productivity
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Cohen, Elias S.; Poulshock, S. Walter – Gerontologist, 1977
A 3-year study of the impact of the 1972 flood in the Wilkes Barre, PA area on the elderly revealed that anticipated adverse long-term effects on elderly flood victims were not realized. Presented at the 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society, October 13-17, 1976, New York. (Author)
Descriptors: Age, Agency Role, Behavior Patterns, Environmental Influences