Trends in Older Adults’ Employment and Perceptions of Workplace Ageism (1994–2020)
2024
Trends in Older Adults’ Employment and Perceptions of Workplace Ageism (1994–2020)
Sample size: 16035
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Author Information
Author(s): Sahin Duygu Basaran
Primary Institution: RAND Corporation
Conclusion
The share of older adults working for pay increased from 44% to 50% over 26 years, while perceptions of workplace ageism slightly declined.
Supporting Evidence
- The share of older adults who worked for pay increased from 44% to 50% over the study period.
- The share of self-employed older workers remained stable at around 20%.
- Perceptions of workplace ageism slightly declined from 21% in 1994 to 17% in 2020.
Takeaway
Older people are working more now than they did 26 years ago, but some still feel that younger workers are favored in promotions.
Methodology
The study used cross-sectional data from the Health and Retirement Study to analyze employment trends and perceptions of ageism.
Participant Demographics
Older adults aged 51-79.
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