Employment Outcomes for Older Adults with a History of Incarceration
Author Information
Author(s): Sneed Rodlescia
Primary Institution: Wayne State University
Hypothesis
What are the associations between history of incarceration and employment outcomes among older adults?
Conclusion
Older adults with a history of incarceration face significant challenges in employment, particularly women, who report more work stress and discrimination.
Supporting Evidence
- Employed older adults with a history of incarceration had more physically demanding jobs.
- They reported more work stress and work-related discrimination than never-incarcerated older adults.
- They also reported less work satisfaction and less supervisor support.
Takeaway
Older people who have been in jail often have a harder time finding good jobs, especially women, and they feel more stressed at work.
Methodology
The study used pooled data from the 2012 and 2014 waves of the Health and Retirement Study to assess employment outcomes.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data and did not find associations between incarceration history and employment status.
Participant Demographics
Community-dwelling older adults aged over 50.
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