ABSTRACT
This was a descriptive study to examine the relationship between retirement planning, use of time, and the psychosocial adjustment to retirement. A 72-item questionnaire was mailed to all retirees (N = 1565) from an international company residing in seven southeastern states with a response of 764 (48.82%). Significant differences were found when comparing what retirees indicated they had done to prepare for retirement, and what they believed after retirement was important for people to do to prepare. Following retirement greater emphasis was placed not only on financial factors, but also on psychosocial adjustment and use of time. Findings suggest that retirement as a psychosocial transition needs to be an integral component of nursing assessments and interventions for retirees and their families.
Subject(s)
Adaptation, Psychological , Nursing Assessment , Retirement/psychology , Social Adjustment , Time Management , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle AgedABSTRACT
This study was designed to: (a) identify the perceptions of retirees about changes in their life patterns during retirement; (b) investigate the kinds of adjustment problems occurring in retirement as a basis for developing prevention oriented pre-retirement programs; and (c) identify extant factors which could demonstrate underlying themes relating to retirement adjustment. A 72-item, multiple response questionnaire was used to gather demographic data, information on use of time, pre-retirement planning, health problems, changing life patterns, and adjustment to retirement. It is the latter which is reported in these findings. The population included 1565 retirees from a designated company living in the south-eastern United States of America, with a response of 764 subjects (48.82%). Findings suggest the respondents were generally healthy and well adjusted; however, numerous adjustment problem areas were identified within the six life patterns. Additional factor analysis (principal components) demonstrated four factors of particular importance: satisfaction with retirement, retirement concerns, spousal relationships, and pre-retirement preparation outcomes.
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Adaptation, Psychological , Community Health Nursing , Life Change Events , Retirement , Social Support , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Surveys and QuestionnairesSubject(s)
Consultants , International Cooperation , Nursing , Communication , Decision Making , Developing Countries , Humans , Leadership , Negotiating , Transcultural Nursing , United StatesABSTRACT
Fundamental changes occur in the life patterns of a couple when one of them enters an extended care facility. Each of the life patterns influences each of the others, and changes that affect one member of the couple have a significant effect on the other. With time, situations fluctuate and dependency needs change. With preadmission planning and understanding of life patterns by the nurse, many of these issues can be explored and plans made to deal with them before placement. On-going assessments become the basis for interventions that can help the couple cope with additional changes. Emphasis needs to be placed on periodically revisiting the issues and having the nurse monitor, initiate, and facilitate cooperative, collaborative relationships within the health care team. Through careful planning, the nurse can assist in promoting more effective adjustments to residential life and can assist the married couple with maintaining a more satisfying relationship.
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Institutionalization , Life Change Events , Long-Term Care , Spouses/psychology , Aged , Female , Geriatric Assessment , Humans , Male , Nursing Assessment , Patient Care Planning , RoleSubject(s)
Activities of Daily Living , Nursing Diagnosis , Aged , Geriatric Assessment , Geriatric Nursing , HumansABSTRACT
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