Long-Term Health Effects of Work Trajectories Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults: The Mediating Role of Work, Material, and Social Environments

Kang, Ji Young; Ahn, Seoyeon; Shin, Oejin; Kim, BoRin; Park, Sojung

doi:10.1080/01634372.2023.2220386

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“…In particular, the expansion of non-regular employment and the incompleteness of the national pension plan in Korea have led workers to reposition themselves from their original jobs to new ones later in life. 20,36 In this process, low-skilled older workers or those with low levels of educational attainment are often assigned to jobs characterized by short-term contracts and low-wage positions, which can contribute to an increase in the overall employment precariousness among older workers. In addition to workers' age, we found that vulnerable groups such as women and individuals with low levels of educational attainment were overrepresented in the group with -5 of 9…”

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Interaction between old age and precarious employment on poor mental well‐being in workers: Evidence from a nationally representative sample in Korea

Baek,

Lee,

Won

et al. 2024

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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ObjectiveThis study examined the relationship between precarious employment (PE) and mental well‐being, focusing on age‐specific interactions.MethodsNationally representative Korean workers (N = 29,961) were surveyed between 2020 and 2021 to collect data on multidimensional PE (categorized as low, moderate, or high) and the WHO‐5 well‐being index. Workers' ages were classified as young (<35 years), middle‐aged (35–54 years), and older (≥55 years). Logistic regression was performed to estimate the odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The interaction between PE and age on well‐being was examined by including interaction terms in the regression models.ResultsThe prevalence of poor well‐being was 25%, 29%, and 39% for low, moderate, and high precariousness, respectively, whereas it was 26%, 30%, and 39% for young, middle‐aged, and older workers, respectively. In the overall sample, the OR (95% CI) of the association between PE and poor well‐being was 1.24 (1.17–1.32) for moderate and 1.54 (1.43–1.65) for high precariousness, compared with low precariousness. There was a significant interaction between old age and PE on the odds of poor well‐being. Compared with young workers with low PE, middle‐aged workers with high PE (OR: 1.85, 95% CI: 1.62–2.10) and older workers with high PE (OR: 2.10, 95% CI: 1.83–2.40) exhibited increased odds of having poor mental well‐being.ConclusionPE serves as a social determinant of older workers' psychological well‐being. Policy interventions are required to protect older workers' psychological well‐being.

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Interaction between old age and precarious employment on poor mental well‐being in workers: Evidence from a nationally representative sample in Korea

Baek,

Lee,

Won

et al. 2024

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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Navigating the challenges of extending working life: a study of employment support services for older workers in Hong Kong

Chan,

Au-Yeung

2024

IJSSP

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PurposeThis research highlights age-specific barriers to employment for older workers and the gap between activation policy design and implementation, focusing on difficulties in extending working life under employment support services.Design/methodology/approachThis research employed a qualitative approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews to gather perspectives on extending the working lives of older adults. Eighteen experienced social workers who worked in employment support services for older workers who aged fifty-five and above participated in the study.FindingsThis study underscores the importance of comprehensively understanding the heterogeneity of individuals' circumstances and emphasizes the impact of intersectionality on the development of extending working life. It incorporates individual and familial difficulties, including considering caregiving responsibilities, health issues and housing challenges before exploring employment-related concerns. The study also highlights external factors influencing older workers' employment prospects, including employer perspectives, government support levels and public recognition of the necessity to extend working life.Research limitations/implicationsThis research sheds light on the impact of welfare-related stigma, which imposes obstacles and inflexibility on older workers seeking employment. It ultimately contributes to the sustainability and dynamism of the Asia–Pacific workforce while also informing regional discussions on social security and welfare services.Originality/valueIt uniquely employs the perspectives of social workers providing employment support services to highlight challenges and policy gaps in extending the working lives of older workers in Hong Kong. It also provides practical insights into strategies and mechanisms for extending working life across diverse social contexts.

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Long-Term Health Effects of Work Trajectories Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults: The Mediating Role of Work, Material, and Social Environments

Cited by 2 publications

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Interaction between old age and precarious employment on poor mental well‐being in workers: Evidence from a nationally representative sample in Korea

Interaction between old age and precarious employment on poor mental well‐being in workers: Evidence from a nationally representative sample in Korea

Navigating the challenges of extending working life: a study of employment support services for older workers in Hong Kong

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