Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2024
Publication Title
Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Keywords
Retirement transitions, sequence analysis, gender differences, well-being
Abstract
This study examines retirement transition patterns and well-being in later life, focusing on gender differences using data from the 2004–2016 Health and Retirement Study (HRS) with1,653 older workers. Sequence analysis identifies key retirement patterns, showing that men predominantly transitioned from full-time to mid-time voluntary retirement, while women experienced more gradual involuntary retirement. Involuntary retirees, both men and women, had precarious work histories and poorer mental health. The findings highlight gender-specific implications for social policy and emphasize the need for support in promoting successful aging and reducing social inequities among involuntary retirees.
Funding Source
This article was published Open Access thanks to a transformative agreement between Milner Library and Taylor & Francis.
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License
DOI
10.1080/01634372.2024.2413880
Recommended Citation
Shin, O., Park, S., Kim, B., & Wu, C. F. (2024). Retirement Transition Sequences and Well-Being Among Older Workers Focusing on Gender Differences. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 1–31. https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2024.2413880
Comments
First published in Journal of Gerontological Social Work: https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2024.2413880