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Goudy, Willis J. – Gerontologist, 1981
Using a nationwide survey, found work expectations change dramatically during years normally associated with retirement; over two-fifths of those never expecting to stop working were retired four years later; those expecting to retire were more likely to reach that goal. Argues against cross-sectional studies in planning Social Security changes.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Employee Attitudes, Expectation, Gerontology