scholarly journals IS THERE A RIGHT TIME TO RETIRE? AFFECTIVE DIS/ENGAGEMENT FROM WORK IN A LONGITUDINAL QUALITATIVE STUDY FROM GERMANY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S21-S21
Author(s):  
Anna Wanka
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Subjective Perception ◽  
Retirement Transition ◽  
Predictable Pattern

Abstract Recent retirement research has argued that the once predictable pattern associated with retiring is becoming increasingly differentiated by the age at which it occurs, if it is gradual of abrupt, voluntary or involuntary, etc. (Moffatt & Heaven 2017). Even though research suggests that retirement legislation and statutory retirement ages influence the subjective perception of a ‘right time to retire’ (cf. Jansen, 2018), many people don’t feel ready to retire when they should and hence retire involuntarily (Steiber & Kohli, 2017). This paper focuses on the dis/engagement processes that lead to feeling ‘ready’ to retire at a certain time, or not. Drawing on data from a qualitative longitudinal study in Germany, results suggest (1) that readiness to retire is a continuum, rather than a binary, which is influenced by a variety of actors, and (2) that it is and a process that changes multiple times in the retirement transition.

Qualitative longitudinal research: researching fatherhood and fathers’ experiences

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina Miller
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Transition To Motherhood ◽  
Transition To Fatherhood ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Made In

This chapter focuses on a qualitative longitudinal (QL) research project, Transition to Fatherhood, and later episodes of fathering and fatherhood experiences. It begins by exploring the research design of this study and considers the inherent gendered and other assumptions made in it, which mirrors an earlier research project on Transition to Motherhood. Following an examination of some of the methodological issues that arose during this qualitative longitudinal study, the chapter turns to reflect on the important question of what adding time into a qualitative study can do. It considers what happens when narratives collected in later interviews are incorporated into earlier analysis and findings as lives and fatherhood experiences change, as well as the benefits of researching individuals over time.

scholarly journals Physical Activity during the Retirement Transition of Men and Women: A Qualitative Longitudinal Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Marco Socci ◽  
Sara Santini ◽  
Sarah Dury ◽  
Jolanta Perek-Białas ◽  
Barbara D’Amen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Major Life ◽  
Retirement Transition ◽  
Main Driver ◽  
Behavioural Types ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Individual

The retirement transition is a major life change affecting people’s lifestyles and behaviors, including those in relation to physical activity (PA), which is a key component of active ageing. Previous research analyzing the effect of retirement on PA levels has shown mixed results, and few studies investigated this issue in a gender perspective, thus, highlighting a need of knowledge in this respect. Aims of this study focused on the experience of PA during the retirement transition were to understand typologies of PA and possible changes in these typologies, to identify behavioural types relative to PA practice and levels, and to distinguish the main drivers and barriers for practicing PA associated with the different behavioural types. A further goal of the study was to investigate the abovementioned aims considering differences between women and men. Analyses were carried out within a three-year qualitative longitudinal study (2014-2016), which explored the individual experience of PA during the transition from work to retirement of 24 women and 16 men in Italy, with interviews carried out one year before and one and two years after retirement. Results show that preferred PA for both women and men was walking, along the transition to retirement. Over time, several participants replaced physically demanding activities with lighter ones. Six behavioural types were identified, describing individuals who incremented, started, or maintained the same level of PA, people who decreased PA levels or stopped it, and individuals who had a fluctuant behavior towards PA, or who had never practiced it. In general, poor health represented the main barrier to PA. For men, the main driver to PA was its effects on body shape, while for women, socialization/networking. In order to stimulate a more effective promotion of PA during the retirement transition, policy implications were discussed in light of the results obtained.

The First Year on the Job: Experiences of New Professionals in Student Affairs

NASPA Journal ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen A Renn ◽  
Jennifer Hodges
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Student Affairs ◽  
Student Affairs Professionals ◽  
Future Research ◽  
First Year ◽  
New Professionals ◽  
Online Data ◽  
Online Data Collection ◽  
New Student

Ten new student affairs professionals participated in this longitudinal study of their first year on the job. This qualitative study used online data collection. Participants submitted monthly responses to open-ended prompts inquiring about their experiences, challenges, and surprises. Over three time phases (Pre-Employment and Orientation, Transition, and Settled In), three themes emerged: the importance of relationships, institutional and professional fit, and issues of competence and confidence. Findings suggest several implications for practice, including preparing new professionals, being a new professional, and supervising new professionals. The authors suggest areas for future research.

A longitudinal study of coping strategies in men receiving radiotherapy and neo-adjuvant androgen deprivation for prostate cancer: a quantitative and qualitative study

2013 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 625-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oonagh McSorley ◽  
Eilis McCaughan ◽  
Gillian Prue ◽  
Kader Parahoo ◽  
Brendan Bunting ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Androgen Deprivation

The influence of work on the transition to retirement: A qualitative study

2018 ◽  
Vol 81 (11) ◽  
pp. 624-632 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jackie Eagers ◽  
Richard C Franklin ◽  
Kieran Broome ◽  
Matthew K Yau
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Human Occupation ◽  
Retirement Transition ◽  
Model Of Human Occupation ◽  
Transition To Retirement ◽  
Transition Stages

Introduction Retirement from work is a complex process, with work influencing this transition. Occupational therapists can facilitate a meaningful occupational transition to retirement for better health and wellbeing in later life. This article explores (1) how work attributes influence and relate to the work-to-retirement transition stages, (2) the relationship of findings to the Model of Human Occupation volitional processes and (3) the potential occupational therapy role. Method Semi-structured interviews were completed with retirees. In this qualitative study, themes were identified in relation to the work-to-retirement transition stages using thematic analysis with findings related to the Model of Human Occupation volitional processes. Findings Eleven Australian participants (five females, six males) were recruited. Themes and sub-themes were identified within each stage of the work-to-retirement transition and collectively encapsulated all volitional processes. Themes were time to move on, taking action, ceasing work, feeling retired, letting go and work-related involvement. Conclusion Work attributes related to personal factors, social factors, meaningful occupational engagement and the nexus of work and retirement influence all work-to-retirement transition stages. Volition assists in explaining the complexity of this transition. Occupational therapists can assist older workers to continue working or identify and implement meaningful occupations to replace work activities in retirement.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study for Perceptions Toward Successful Aging Among Older Korean Immigrants in the United States

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Jaewon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Los Angeles ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
The United States ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Korean Immigrants ◽  
Subjective Perception ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Older Immigrants

A qualitative study was designed as an attempt to overcome the limitations of previous studies of successful aging, which included biased sample population, ignorance of subjective perception of successful aging, and a restrictive definition. The purpose of this study was to explore older immigrants’ perceptions toward successful aging and to indicate the important predictors to determine successful aging. In addition, this study aimed to identify significant factors influencing willingness to become successful agers among older immigrants in the United Sates. The research design was a cross-sectional key informant interview. One hundred and two (N=102) older Koreans in Los Angeles, CA, participated in this study. Interestingly, their children’s successful life was one of the heavily influential factors to become a successful ager among them. Implications are directed to social work researchers and practitioners to help educate the ethnic older adults in the community on the social and behavioral importance of the positive aspects of aging such as successful aging and healthy aging to increase the chance of longevity.

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