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de Lange, Annet H.; Van Yperen, Nico W.; Van der Heijden, Beatrice I. J. M.; Bal, P. Matthijs – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2010
The aim of this study was to increase our insight into older employees' achievement motivation by examining the prevalence of dominant achievement goals among a "unique" group of 172 Dutch workers who remained active after their post-statutory retirement age. Moreover, we investigated how their dominant achievement goals were linked to…
Descriptors: Retirement, Achievement Need, Motivation, Older Workers
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Bal, P. Matthijs; Jansen, Paul G. W.; van der Velde, Mandy E. G.; de Lange, Annet H.; Rousseau, Denise M. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2010
Using a sample of post-retirement workers (N = 176), this study investigated the role of future time perspective (FTP) in psychological contracts. The study aimed to test: (i) whether future time perspective is related to employer psychological contract fulfillment and (ii) whether it moderates relations between psychological contract fulfillment…
Descriptors: Time Perspective, Psychology, Older Workers, Sample Size
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Bal, P. Matthijs; Visser, Michel S. – Educational Management Administration & Leadership, 2011
This article investigates the factors influencing the motivation to continue working after retirement among a sample of Dutch teachers. Based on previous research, it was proposed that teachers will be motivated to work after their legal retirement age when organizational support, possibilities to change work roles and financial needs are high.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teaching (Occupation), Teacher Retirement, Secondary School Teachers