Work Expectations and Psychological Stress During the Great Recession
Author Information
Author(s): Dang Linh, Antonucci Toni, Gonzalez Richard, Clarke Philippa, de Leon Carlos Mendes, Mezuk Briana
Primary Institution: University of Michigan
Hypothesis
Perceived uncertainty about future employment negatively affects the mental health of older adults.
Conclusion
Higher work expectations are linked to lower psychological stress among older adults during economic crises, with variations between the US and South Korea.
Supporting Evidence
- Higher work expectations were associated with lower odds of psychological stress during the recession.
- The association between work expectations and stress was more pronounced during the recovery in Korea.
- Among those who transitioned to self-employment, higher expectations were linked to higher odds of stress in the US.
Takeaway
When older people think they will have a job in the future, they feel less stressed, especially during tough economic times.
Methodology
The study used data from the Health and Retirement Study and the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging, analyzing employment transitions and psychological stress.
Participant Demographics
Baby Boomers in the US and South Korea.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
[0.89, 0.98]
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