1993
DOI: 10.1017/s0714980800007741
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“Why Not Think Carnegie Hall”? Working and Retiring among Older Professionals

Abstract: RÉSUMÉEn règle générale, les gérontologues ont toujours considéré la retraite sous un jour négatif et ne se sont que rarement penchés sur la réussite du retraité ou du travailleur âgé. La présente étude a permis de fournir des données descriptives sur ces deux groupes en triangulant des méthodes quantitatives et qualitatives. Vingt et un professionnels retraités et trente professionnels âgés de plus de 60 ans toujours sur le marché du travail ont été évalués selon leur bien-être général et leur satisfaction fa… Show more

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“…When studying 21 retired and 30 employed professionals, it was noted that both groups were involved in meaningful social relationships and were well adjusted and satisfied (Norris 1993). Retirees who are involved in leisure activities have been found to have a higher life satisfaction than those who are not.…”
Section: Review Of Literaturementioning
confidence: 99%
“…When studying 21 retired and 30 employed professionals, it was noted that both groups were involved in meaningful social relationships and were well adjusted and satisfied (Norris 1993). Retirees who are involved in leisure activities have been found to have a higher life satisfaction than those who are not.…”
Section: Review Of Literaturementioning
confidence: 99%
“…In a study by Tindale (1989b) of family life cycle differences in the response to unemployment, indices of self esteem and social support were used in conjunction with open-ended qualitative data on relationship dynamics. Similarly, Norris (1993) in another paper in this special issue, triangulated data from standardized questionnaires, personal narratives and measures of morale and adjustment to determine the meaning of work to older professionals.…”
Section: Participant Observation As An Evaluation Methodologymentioning
confidence: 99%