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Direct linkSmith, Justin L.; Conley, Sharon; You, Sukkyung – Educational Gerontology, 2015
This study investigated a sample of California elementary, intermediate, and high school employed teachers (N = 247) to assess the effects of retirement perceptions on career commitment among teachers who are in different age groupings. Using path analysis, the influence of five retirement perceptions variables was examined: concerns about…
Descriptors: Educational Gerontology, Investigations, Retirement, Retirement Benefits
Kock, Tan Hoe; Yoong, Folk Jee – Educational Gerontology, 2011
This article draws upon expected retirement age cohorts as a main determinant to financial planning preparation in Malaysia. The return rate was 55% from 600 questionnaires distributed. Five hypotheses were analyzed using hierarchical and stepwise regression analysis. The results revealed that expected retirement age cohort variables made…
Descriptors: Retirement, Foreign Countries, Preretirement Education, Financial Services
Peer reviewedKrout, John A. – Gerontologist, 1983
Examined seasonal migration in a sample of northeastern older adults (N=1279). Seasonal migrants were more likely married, retired, and reported higher levels of income and education. Most migrated to destinations in the southeast because of better climate and recreational opportunities. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Climate, Gerontology, Marital Status, Migration Patterns
Peer reviewedPalmore, Erdman B.; And Others – Journal of Gerontology, 1982
Analyzed predictors of retirement using data from seven longitudinal studies. Results show predictors of retirement vary depending on how retirement is defined. The strongest predictors of objective retirement are structural factors. Predictors of early retirement and of age at retirement include both structural factors and subjective factors.…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Employment Patterns, Gerontology, Longitudinal Studies
Valasek, Diana L. – 1981
Some individuals adjust well to retirement despite few material possessions and health deterioration, while others have many possessions and good health and are still unhappy. To determine the factors that influence an older adult's satisfaction with retirement, a measure of an individual's status was developed, and the resulting questionnaire was…
Descriptors: Gerontology, Individual Characteristics, Life Satisfaction, Morale
Peer reviewedChambre, Susan Maizel – Gerontologist, 1984
Questions whether role loss significantly influences volunteering, based on data from a sample of 4,339 older adults. Findings suggested that other social characteristics such as socioeconomic status and gender have a greater influence on volunteer patterns. (JAC)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Gerontology, Older Adults, Participant Satisfaction
Clark, Diane J.; And Others – 1982
Because of increases in life expectancy and early retirement, the quality of life during retirement is of concern to many people. Previous research has found that health and adequate income have consistently been related to life satisfaction during retirement. Several satisfaction measures were administered to a group of 55 retired coal miners.…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Aging (Individuals), Gerontology
