Predictors and estimation of risk for early exit from working life by poor health among middle and older aged workers in Korea

Lee, Wanhyung; Yoon, Jin Ha; Koo, Joonhoi; Chang, Sei Jin; Roh, Jaehoon; Won, Jong Uk

doi:10.1038/s41598-018-23523-y

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“…In the context of this study, old-aged adults with better predetermined health status can be more readily to choose late retirement. Prior studies show that poor health can result in the intention of an early exit from the labor market [ 57 ]. In this case, the old-aged adults who choose to be late retirees can intrinsically imply the better predetermined health status than those who are not late retirees.…”

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The influence of late retirement on health outcomes among older adults in the policy context of delayed retirement initiative: an empirical attempt of clarifying identification bias

Yuan

Lan

2021

Arch Public Health

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Background The deepening population aging is urging policy makers to launch delayed retirement initiative, when the society is faced with unprecedented challenges of shrinking labor supply, heavier pension burdens and slowing economic growth. However, the health outcomes of late retirees receive scarce attention due to the intrinsic identification difficulties (i.e., (1) self-selection bias – older adults with predetermined ill-health are less likely to delay retirement. (2) there can be situations where the status of late retirement has terminated at the time of interview, although he/she has ever delayed retirement). To fill in this research gap, this study examines the effect of late retirement on the difficulty in physical functioning and problems of cognitive status among older adults. Method Using the data from China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS-2015 harmonized, and CHARLS-2018), this study investigates the influence of late retirement (year 2015) on the difficulty in physical functioning and problems of cognitive status (year 2018) among older adults. A series of robustness checks are also conducted. Results Empirical results show that late retirement is associated with better physical functioning and cognitive status. The influence remains robust after considering potential self-selection bias and the sensitivity of including/excluding older adults who have past late retirement experience but have no longer been late retirees at the time of survey. Conclusion This study suggests that older adults might benefit from the engagement in late careers in their physical and cognitive functioning.

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The influence of late retirement on health outcomes among older adults in the policy context of delayed retirement initiative: an empirical attempt of clarifying identification bias

Yuan

Lan

2021

Arch Public Health

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“…KLoSA is a periodic and structured survey organised by the Korea Employment Information Service (KEIS). It applies a multi-stage, stratified probability sampling using census-based enumeration districts (EDs), place of residence, and type of accommodation (Lee et al, 2018). Since 2006, the survey has been conducted…”

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Perception of the probability of Korean unification amongst South Korea’s elderly population

Szabo

Danaa

Park

et al. 2022

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While Korean unification remains one of the most significant issues in inter-Korean and international affairs, little is known about the perception of the likelihood of the Korean unification, especially amongst the elderly population. Yes, the proportion of the population in South Korea has been rapidly rising, becoming an increasingly important civic group. In this study, we analyzed the data from the 2018 nationally representative Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging survey using ordered logistic regression modelling. The results show that age, life satisfaction, health status, participation in social activities, and geographical location are the most important factors affecting the perception of Korean unification. We also find some gender differences in relation to the impact of education and wealth. Further qualitative studies might be useful to gain an in-depth understanding of people’s perceptions as well as possible socioeconomic and cultural barriers to a potential pre-unifying process.

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“…Lifestyle risk factors. In South Korea, workers who did not exercise regularly or were underweight or overweight were more likely to retire before the age of 65 than workers who exercised regularly or were normal weight [44]. People who were physically active for at least 2 days a week were more likely to work beyond retirement age [45].…”

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Indicators and determinants of the years of working life lost: a narrative review

Shiri

Hiilamo

Lallukka

2021

Scand J Public Health

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Objective: This narrative review summarizes the available indicators for working life expectancy and years of working life lost (YWLL) and their determinants. Methods: We searched PubMed and Embase databases from their inception until August 2020 and screened all studies proposing an indicator for working life expectancy or YWLL. We also reviewed studies focusing on sociodemographic, lifestyle and work-related determinants of working life expectancy and YWLL. The results were synthesized narratively. Results: We identified 13 different indicators for the length of working life or YWLL. The most frequently used indicators were ‘working life expectancy’, ‘healthy working life expectancy’, and YWLL. Working life expectancy and healthy working life expectancy are longer for men than women. Working life expectancy at the age of 50 has been increasing since the mid-90s, and the increase has been larger for women, reducing the sex difference. Working life is shorter for people with a low level of education, in lower occupational classes, for people exposed to high physical work demands, those living in the most socioeconomically deprived areas, people with overweight or obesity, smokers, people who are inactive during leisure time and in people with a chronic health problem. Conclusions: Despite increasing interest in understanding the determinants of YWLL, only a few studies have simultaneously considered multiple exit routes from the labour market. We propose a new measure for total YWLL considering all relevant exit routes from employment. This comprehensive measure can be used to assess the effect of given policy changes on prolonging working life.

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Predictors and estimation of risk for early exit from working life by poor health among middle and older aged workers in Korea

Cited by 12 publications

References 40 publications

The influence of late retirement on health outcomes among older adults in the policy context of delayed retirement initiative: an empirical attempt of clarifying identification bias

The influence of late retirement on health outcomes among older adults in the policy context of delayed retirement initiative: an empirical attempt of clarifying identification bias

Perception of the probability of Korean unification amongst South Korea’s elderly population

Indicators and determinants of the years of working life lost: a narrative review

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