The Busy Ethic: Moral Continuity Between Work and Retirement.

Ekerdt, David J.

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Publication Date: 1986

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The Busy Ethic: Moral Continuity Between Work and Retirement.

Ekerdt, David J.

Gerontologist, v26 n3 p239-44 Jun 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, Moral Values, Older Adults, Retirement, Social Values, Work Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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