The dilemma of dual adaptation to delayed retirement initiative and work model change of gig economy: the influence of late retirement and multiple-job holding on mental health among older workers

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bocong Yuan ◽  
Tong Zhang ◽  
Jiannan Li
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Dual Adaptation ◽  
Gig Economy ◽  
Work Model

scholarly journals Educational differences in the influence of health on early work exit among older workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (8) ◽  
pp. 568-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sascha De Breij ◽  
Jana Mäcken ◽  
Jeevitha Yogachandiran Qvist ◽  
Daniel Holman ◽  
Moritz Hess ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cox Regression Analysis ◽  
Educational Differences

ObjectivesPrevious research has shown that poor physical and mental health are important risk factors for early work exit. We examined potential differences in this association in older workers (50+) across educational levels.MethodsCoordinated analyses were carried out in longitudinal data sets from four European countries: the Netherlands (Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam), Denmark (Danish Longitudinal Study of Ageing), England (English Longitudinal Study of Ageing) and Germany (German Ageing Survey). The effect of poor self-rated health (SRH), functional limitations and depression on different types of early work exit (early retirement, economic inactivity, disability and unemployment) was examined using Cox regression analysis. We examined educational differences in these effects by testing interaction terms.ResultsPoor physical and mental health were more common among the lower educated. Poor SRH, functional limitations, and depression were all associated with a higher risk of early work exit. These health effects were strongest for the disability exit routes (poor SRH: HRs 5.77 to 8.14; functional limitations: HRs 6.65 to 10.42; depression: HRs 3.30 to 5.56). In the Netherlands (functional limitations) and England (functional limitations and SRH), effects were stronger in the lower educated.ConclusionsThe prevalence of health problems, that is, poor SRH, functional limitations and depression, was higher in the lower educated workers. All three health indicators increase the risk of early work exit. In some countries, health effects on early exit were stronger in the lower educated. Thus, lower educated older workers are an important target group for health policy and intervention.

The unique contribution of older people with a lived experience of mental illness to the peer workforce: observations from older peer workers

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Dominiek Coates ◽  
Patrick Livermore ◽  
Raichel Green
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Older People ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Implementation Barriers ◽  
Work Model

Background: The development of peer work models that are integrated into health systems is at the heart of national and international reform agenda in mental health. Peer work differs from other mental health roles as it is provided by people who have a lived experience of mental illness and recovery and does not assume a medical model. Peer work in mental health services for older people is not well established and to address this gap we developed, implemented and evaluated a peer work model for older patients of a specialist mental health service.Method: The findings discussed in this paper are part of a broader evaluation and consist of qualitative observations made by the peer workers during focus groups. Three focus groups were conducted during the first year of the project to identify the peer workers’ perspectives, feelings and thoughts around the developing peer work model and how they were impacted by the work. Data collection and analysis was inductive and informed by grounded theory principles. Observations from peer workers are discussed in relation to the literature as well as observations made by the researchers during project implementation.Results: Analysis suggests that older peer workers have a level of maturity and experience with recovery that benefit the peer workforce in a number of ways namely (a) significant experience with recovery to draw on when helping others; (b) a well-established sense of identity and coping strategies that support wellbeing and (c) ability to cope with ambiguity and uncertainty inherent in peer work practice. We propose that having a strong sense of self or personal identity may be important in peer work, particularly as the peer work role is often challenged, questioned and unclear.Conclusion: Older peer workers provide a valuable contribution to the peer workforce and bring with them an array of strengths that can help overcome some of the common peer work implementation barriers.

Mental Health and Wellbeing of Older Workers in Australia

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. K. Forbes ◽  
K. M. Spence ◽  
V. M. Wuthrich ◽  
R. M. Rapee
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Health And Wellbeing

scholarly journals Job characteristics and mental health for older workers

2017 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 394-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. J. C. Mc Carthy ◽  
J. Cronly ◽  
I. J. Perry
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Job Characteristics

scholarly journals EMOTIONAL IMPACT IN FRONTLINE AND SECONDLINE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS: COVID-19 AND II WAVE

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Federica Guerra ◽  
◽  
Jessica Ranieri ◽  
Claudio Ferri ◽  
Dina Di Giacomo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Occupational Burnout ◽  
Dissociative Experiences ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Rapid Spread

"Introduction. The rapid spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has created unprecedent global challenges for health systems. National Healthcare Systems Hospitals adopted protective measures and medical equipment resources, exposing healthcare workers at risk for stress syndromes, subclinical mental health symptoms, and long-term occupational burnout. Health workers have had to deal with the most severe clinical cases in intensive care specialized operative division. Since the first months of the epidemic spread, some studies have established shown that nurses have shown symptoms of severe anxiety associated with peritraumatic dissociative experiences. Most of the studies examined the emotional impact of COVID 19 on health professionals but did not focus on different consider professionals roles and hospital departments workload. Objective. The aim of our study was to analyze the emotional characteristics of health workers during the II wave of coronavirus (November-December 2020), comparing the frontline (COVID 19) and second line (chronic diseases) hospital divisions and analyzing the differences between the health roles. Methods. We conduct a pilot study among health-workers. A sample of 28 healthcare workers (aged 23-62 years) were recruited from frontline and secondline hospital departments (L’Aquila, IT). The administered psychological battery was composed of n. 4 self-reports evaluating emotional variables (depression, anxiety, and stress) (DASS-21), personality traits (BFI-10), burnout risk (MBI), and perceived stress (PSS). Results. The results highlighted significant differences: older health workers were found to be more vulnerable than those who younger health workers; another interesting point was that healthcare workers serving in frontline wards showed symptoms of depersonalization. No significant difference for the type of role held. Conclusions. A prevention program should be activated to preserve frontline and older workers mental health. Earlier support could mitigate the effect of the pandemic experience, reducing the risk for emotional health workers' fragility."

scholarly journals Does Self-Efficacy and Team Leader Equity Matter for Older Workers’ Mental Health?

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. 996-1004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mi Sun Choi ◽  
Holly Dabelko-Schoeny ◽  
Mo Yee Lee ◽  
Alicia C Bunger
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Team Leader ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background and Objectives Prolonged working life is not necessarily associated with good mental health. Despite the importance of healthy working life in later years, little research has been conducted on predictors of mental health in the workplace among older workers. This study aimed to investigate how personal (self-efficacy) and team (leader equity) factors are associated with older workers’ mental health through work engagement. Research Design and Methods We analyzed responses of 508 U.S. workers aged 50 years and older from the Age and Generations Study data using structural equation modeling. Results Results showed that perceived self-efficacy was a strong predictor of mental health. Also, work engagement was a powerful mechanism for promoting older adults’ mental health; engagement partially mediated the relationship between perceived self-efficacy and mental health, and fully mediated the relationship between team leader equity and mental health. Discussion and Implications The findings highlight how important it is for employers to invest in human capital development, suggesting human resource programs should focus on strategies that target older adults’ engagement through tailored self-efficacy programs and inclusive leadership training programs. Such attempts would contribute to enhancing the mental health of older workers.

Older Workers and the Gig Economy

2019 ◽  
Vol 109 ◽  
pp. 372-376
Author(s):  
Cody Cook ◽  
Rebecca Diamond ◽  
Paul Oyer
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Older People ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Marginal Product ◽  
Work Lives ◽  
Implicit Contract ◽  
Gig Economy

As the workforce ages, how will the work lives of older people evolve? One way to ease into retirement is to move to the gig economy where workers choose hours and intensity of work that fit their needs and capabilities. However, older workers are often reaping the benefits of the latter end of an implicit contract while gig economy workers are paid their marginal product. We show that age/earnings profiles in the traditional labor market are different than for Uber drivers. While the move to the gig economy generates flexibility, older workers are paid less than their younger coworkers.

scholarly journals The Views of Mental Health Manager Towards the Use of a Family Work Model for Psychosis in Guangzhou, China

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (7) ◽  
pp. 1057-1063
Author(s):  
Jeremy Dixon ◽  
Jie Lei ◽  
Wanyi Huang ◽  
Jacqueline Sin ◽  
Gina Smith
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Health Manager ◽  
Work Model
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