A group of 11 researchers and administrators knowledgeable in the field of retirement explore basic issues in retirement research. Consideration is first given to definitions and types of retirement. Then attention is turned toward identifying pertinent variables and research questions. (Author)

Older men and women (N=3630) were examined for sex differences in selected social and psychological characteristics. Compared to older men, older women were found to be as work-oriented and more likely to take a long time adjusting to retirement. Older women were more likely to report "negative" psychological symptoms. (Author)