The Role of Health in Retirement Planning Towards Extended Working Lives
2024
The Role of Health in Retirement Planning Towards Extended Working Lives
Sample size: 100
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Author Information
Author(s): Rachel Crossdale, Nehle Penning
Primary Institution: The University of Sheffield, UK
Hypothesis
Health is a key determinant of labour force participation in later life.
Conclusion
The study reveals that health significantly influences retirement planning and participation in extended working lives.
Supporting Evidence
- Health is a key determinant of labour force participation in later life.
- Good health can encourage both labour market engagement and early retirement.
- Inequalities by sector of employment, gender, and education level affect older workers' ability to work longer.
Takeaway
This study shows that being healthy can help older people keep working longer, but if they're not healthy, it can make it harder for them to work.
Methodology
The research involved 100 interviews with older workers in Germany, Poland, Sweden, and the UK.
Limitations
The study may not fully capture the experiences of all older workers across different contexts.
Participant Demographics
Older workers from Germany, Poland, Sweden, and the UK.
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