Promoting Purposeful Retirement in North Dakota and South Dakota
2024
Promoting Purposeful Retirement in North Dakota and South Dakota
Sample size: 81
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Leacey Brown, Jane Strommen
Primary Institution: South Dakota State University Extension, North Dakota State University Extension
Hypothesis
Educational programs can help adults incorporate purpose into their retirement planning.
Conclusion
The Purposeful Retirement Book Club has shown value in helping adults find purpose in retirement.
Supporting Evidence
- A sense of purpose is correlated with better health outcomes in older age.
- Educational programs can help adults learn to incorporate purpose into retirement.
Takeaway
This study shows that having a purpose in retirement is important, and a special book club can help people find that purpose.
Methodology
The program was piloted and evaluated over five sessions with 81 participants.
Limitations
The study is based on a small sample size and may not be generalizable.
Participant Demographics
Adults participating in the Purposeful Retirement Book Club.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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