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Personal social environment as determinant of private pension planning

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  • Kleinheinz, Lukas
  • Tappeiner, Gottfried
  • Perkmann, Urban
  • Walde, Janette

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Following European pension reforms, the responsibility for old-age provision has increasingly shifted from the state to the individual. This study examines how behavioral norms and perceptions of parents’ or grandparents’ financial situation influence participation in the voluntary second pillar. Using survey data from two Italian provinces with high coverage of supplementary pension funds, the analysis shows that norms transmitted through family and friends strongly predict participation, whereas workplace norms matter only for women. Perceived financial hardship of older relatives increases both awareness of retirement planning and the likelihood of enrollment, underscoring the role of the social environment.

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  • Kleinheinz, Lukas & Tappeiner, Gottfried & Perkmann, Urban & Walde, Janette, 2026. "Personal social environment as determinant of private pension planning," Journal of Pension Economics and Finance, Cambridge University Press, vol. 25(1), pages 93-120, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jpenef:v:25:y:2026:i:1:p:93-120_5
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