The influence of work on the transition to retirement: A qualitative study

J Eagers; R C Franklin; Kieran Broome; M K Yau

doi:10.1177/0308022618766244

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The influence of work on the transition to retirement: A qualitative study

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The influence of work on the transition to retirement: A qualitative study

J Eagers, R C Franklin, Kieran Broome and M K Yau

British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.81(11), pp.624-632

2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0308022618766244

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active ageing

occupational transitions

pre-retirement job

work

UniSC Diversity Area - Life Stages

Introduction: Retirement from work is a complex process, with work influencing this transition. Occupational therapists can facilitate a meaningful occupational transition to retirement for better health and wellbeing in later life. This article explores (1) how work attributes influence and relate to the work-to-retirement transition stages, (2) the relationship of findings to the Model of Human Occupation volitional processes and (3) the potential occupational therapy role. Method: Semi-structured interviews were completed with retirees. In this qualitative study, themes were identified in relation to the work-to-retirement transition stages using thematic analysis with findings related to the Model of Human Occupation volitional processes. Findings: Eleven Australian participants (five females, six males) were recruited. Themes and sub-themes were identified within each stage of the work-to-retirement transition and collectively encapsulated all volitional processes. Themes were time to move on, taking action, ceasing work, feeling retired, letting go and work-related involvement. Conclusion: Work attributes related to personal factors, social factors, meaningful occupational engagement and the nexus of work and retirement influence all work-to-retirement transition stages. Volition assists in explaining the complexity of this transition. Occupational therapists can assist older workers to continue working or identify and implement meaningful occupations to replace work activities in retirement. © 2018, The Author(s) 2018.

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Title: The influence of work on the transition to retirement: A qualitative study
Authors: J Eagers (Author) - James Cook University
R C Franklin (Author) - James Cook University
Kieran Broome (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
M K Yau (Author) - Tong Wah College, Hong Kong
Publication details: British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.81(11), pp.624-632
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd.
Date published: 2018
DOI: 10.1177/0308022618766244
ISSN: 0308-0226
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451254502621
Output Type: Journal article

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