Predictors of early retirement thoughts and intent to work after retirement
Keywords:
job demands, job resources, self-efficacy, early retirement intent, intent to work after retirementAbstract
The purpose of the paper was to see if job demands, job resources as well as self-efficacy can be successfully used as predictors for the up mentioned intentions. Data was collected from both blue collar and white - collar types of work. Questionnaires were applied to a sample of 64 employees. The hypotheses were tested by conducting a multiple hierarchical regression for both dependent variables. Results show that type of work was the only significant predictor in determining the intent to retire early or not. Additionally, psychological job demands as well as education level have been shown to significantly predict the intent to work after retirement. The results highlight key aspects that both employer and employee should take into consideration when creating strategies for retirement. In doing so, we will be creating a much safer environment in which employees can tackle this important milestone without increasing their changes of stress and/or other negative outcomes.
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