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Peer reviewedEkerdt, David J.; And Others – Journal of Gerontology, 1983
Compared men who claimed that retirement improved their health (N=114) with men who claimed no effect (N=149). Results showed that retrospective claims of good effects were not corroborated by a corresponding longitudinal, pre- to post-retirement improvement in self-reported health except among men whose retirement reduced prior job strain.…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Gerontology, Longitudinal Studies, Males
Peer reviewedEkerdt, David J. – Gerontologist, 1986
Suggests that retirement is legitimated on a day-to-day basis in part by an ethic that esteems leisure that is earnest, active, and occupied. This busy ethic, endorses conduct that is consistent with the abstract ideals of the work ethic. It helps individuals adapt to retirement. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Individual Activities, Labor Force Nonparticipants, Leisure Time, Life Style
