The Influence of Push and Pull Factors on Voluntary and Involuntary Early Retirees' Retirement Decision and Adjustment.

Shultz, Kenneth S.; Morton, Kelly R.; Weckerle, Joelle R.

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ERIC Number: EJ567117

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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The Influence of Push and Pull Factors on Voluntary and Involuntary Early Retirees' Retirement Decision and Adjustment.

Shultz, Kenneth S.; Morton, Kelly R.; Weckerle, Joelle R.

Journal of Vocational Behavior, v53 n1 p45-57 Aug 1998

A study of 992 early retirees indicated that, before retirement, both pull factors (leisure) and push factors (poor health) distinguished between voluntary and involuntary retirees. Voluntary retirees had higher life-satisfaction scores and rated themselves healthier. (SK)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Decision Making, Early Retirement, Life Satisfaction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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