TY - JOUR
T1 - What to Expect When You Retire
T2 - By Women for Women
AU - Price, Christine A.
AU - Nesteruk, Olena
PY - 2015/7/4
Y1 - 2015/7/4
N2 - Women's labor force participation has steadily increased in the United States since the 1970s, making retirement a relevant concept to women. Current research frequently neglects the unique needs of retiring women and the manner in which women must effectively prepare for retirement. As part of a larger study exploring women's retirement satisfaction, we collected survey data from 230 retired women in a Midwestern state. The qualitative responses contained detailed advice to future retired women on issues of significance to the retirement transition. Specifically, our sample had clear messages about planning ahead, preparing financially, responding to unexpected events, and examining sources for social support. These findings are discussed and recommendations are made to practitioners and professionals working with future female retirees.
AB - Women's labor force participation has steadily increased in the United States since the 1970s, making retirement a relevant concept to women. Current research frequently neglects the unique needs of retiring women and the manner in which women must effectively prepare for retirement. As part of a larger study exploring women's retirement satisfaction, we collected survey data from 230 retired women in a Midwestern state. The qualitative responses contained detailed advice to future retired women on issues of significance to the retirement transition. Specifically, our sample had clear messages about planning ahead, preparing financially, responding to unexpected events, and examining sources for social support. These findings are discussed and recommendations are made to practitioners and professionals working with future female retirees.
KW - aging
KW - gender
KW - later adulthood
KW - qualitative research
KW - retirement
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84938856684&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/01494929.2015.1059784
DO - 10.1080/01494929.2015.1059784
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84938856684
SN - 0149-4929
VL - 51
SP - 418
EP - 440
JO - Marriage and Family Review
JF - Marriage and Family Review
IS - 5
ER -