Labor Force Participation of the Elderly in Japan

Oshio, Takashi; Usui, Emiko; Shimizutani, Satoshi

doi:10.3386/w24614

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“…Oshio et al (2018) reveals a U-shaped recovery of elderly males' LFP in the 2000s in Japan, somewhat later than in the 1990s, as observed in many other advanced countries.…”

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Health capacity to work and its long-term trend among the Japanese elderly

Oshio

Shimizutani

2019

Journal of the Japanese and International Economies

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This study examines the elderly health-based capacity to work-that is, how much longer the elderly can work judging by their health-and the long-term trend between 1986 and 2016 by using microdata obtained from the nationwide , population-based survey, "Comprehensive Survey of the Living Conditions," which was conducted and released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of the Japanese Government. Based on the estimated relationship between health and work statuses among individuals in their 50s, this study simulated their capacity to continue working in their 60s and early 70s. The simulation results revealed a large additional work capacity among the elderly, as well as the possibility of some shift from part-time to fulltime jobs among elderly males. This study further observed that this additional work capacity has increased over the past 30 years along with the improvement of health, although health conditions still prevent some individuals from working. Results underscore the need for policy measures that can allow for the utilization of the unexploited work capacity of the elderly.

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“…Oshio et al (2018) reveals a U-shaped recovery of elderly males' LFP in the 2000s in Japan, somewhat later than in the 1990s, as observed in many other advanced countries.…”

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“…Although the LFP rate in Japan is higher than in most other developed countries, there have been many policy debates on enhancing the normal eligibility of pensionable age (Oshio et al, 2018). Recently, Japan has been extending the pensionable age.…”

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Health capacity to work and its long-term trend among the Japanese elderly

Oshio

Shimizutani

2019

Journal of the Japanese and International Economies

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“…In the current global scenario, there is rapid aging in the world population, and those who are 60 years old and above are forecasted to outnumber children under the age of 5 years (Bersin & Chamorro-Premuzic, 2019). Moreover, life expectancy has also lengthened over the years (Oshio, Usui, & Shimizutani, 2018). In this case, the world still needs older people to be a part of the active labor force.…”

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Working Beyond 80: The Meaning of Work to An Octogenarian in The Workforce

Lapa

Garcia

Nemenzo

2020

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

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There is an increasing share of people aged 50 years and over in the labor market structure and the rapid aging of the global workforce that supports the latter claim but with a little tank of information on qualitative research describing the experiences of a working octogenarian. An octogenarian is a person who is between 80 and 89 years old. This study aimed to investigate the experiences of a working octogenarian in her fieldwork through a qualitative case study analysis. From the interview, the following three themes were revealed: (a) Work as a legacy, (b) Work as an advocacy, and (c) Work as an opportunity. In the first theme, the participant described that she had a laden path and a mission. These had been sustained along with the desire to serve and make a difference. In work as advocacy, she presented the vision to make the lives of the elderly better by making the environment compatible with her aspiration extending beyond the confines of her organization. Considering every work that she took part in as an opportunity to explore and further her vision was the very core of the theme “work as an opportunity.” Working beyond 80 years old becomes possible when one dedicates the undertakings in the fulfillment of the individual’s vision and mission. Abstrak Bekerja di Atas Usia 80: Sebuah Studi Kasus Kualitatif tentang Arti Bekerja bagi Seorang Tenaga Kerja Octogenarian. Terdapat peningkatan jumlah orang yang berusia 50 tahun ke atas dalam struktur pasar tenaga kerja dan penuaan dini dari tenaga kerja global yang mendukung klaim terakhir, namun masih sedikit informasi tentang penelitian kualitatif yang menggambarkan pengalaman seorang oktogenarian yang bekerja. Seorang octogenarian adalah orang yang berusia antara 80 dan 89 tahun. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki pengalaman seorang oktogenarian yang bekerja pada lapangan kerjanya melalui analisis studi kasus kualitatif. Berdasarkan wawancara, tiga tema berikut terungkap: (a) Bekerja sebagai warisan, (b) Bekerja sebagai advokasi, dan (c) Bekerja sebagai peluang. Pada tema pertama, peserta menggambarkan bahwa dia memiliki jalan yang sarat dan misi. Hal ini telah dipertahankan dengan keinginan untuk melayani dan membuat perbedaan. Pada tema bekerja sebagai advokasi, ia mempresentasikan visi untuk membuat kehidupan lansia menjadi lebih baik dengan membuat lingkungan yang sesuai dengan aspirasinya melampaui batas organisasinya. Mempertimbangkan setiap pekerjaan yang ia ambil sebagai kesempatan untuk mengeksplorasi dan memajukan visinya adalah inti dari tema “bekerja sebagai sebuah peluang.” Bekerja lebih dari 80 tahun sangat mungkin ketika seseorang mendedikasikan upaya dalam pencapaian visi dan misi individu. Kata Kunci: aging, gerontologi, octogenarian, pekerja, tenaga kerja

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“… The transition toward less physically demanding jobs (Oshio et al, 2018).…”

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Labour market reform in Japan to cope with a shrinking and ageing population

Jones¹,

Seitani²

2019

OECD Economics Department Working Papers

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This document, as well as any data and map included herein, are without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory, to the delimitation of international frontiers and boundaries and to the name of any territory, city or area.  ECO/WKP(2019)37 LABOUR MARKET REFORM IN JAPAN TO COPE WITH A SHRINKING AND AGEING POPULATION UnclassifiedOECD Working Papers should not be reported as representing the official views of the OECD or of its member countries. The opinions expressed and arguments employed are those of the author(s).Working Papers describe preliminary results or research in progress by the author(s) and are published to stimulate discussion on a broad range of issues on which the OECD works.Comments on Working Papers are welcomed, and may be sent to the Economics Department, OECD,

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Labor Force Participation of the Elderly in Japan

Cited by 11 publications

References 9 publications

Health capacity to work and its long-term trend among the Japanese elderly

Health capacity to work and its long-term trend among the Japanese elderly

Working Beyond 80: The Meaning of Work to An Octogenarian in The Workforce

Labour market reform in Japan to cope with a shrinking and ageing population

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