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“Work Is Like a Therapy That Prevents Agingâ€

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  • Nicole Ruggiano
  • Janice O’Driscoll
  • Andreja Lukic
  • Linda Schotthoefer

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Diversity among the older adult population is expected to increase significantly. In addition, economic, demographic, and social trends in the United States have led to growing interest in understanding attitudes, behaviors, and plans regarding retirement among middle-aged and older adults. However, there is currently little knowledge about minorities’ interests and expectations for retirement. This community-based participatory study addressed gaps in knowledge by asking a diverse sample of adults about their experiences and expectations for retirement. Data collection involved focus groups with Hispanics, Haitians, African Americans, and immigrants living in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The findings indicate that productive activity in later life was desired by participants across racial and ethnic groups, though higher income participants reported having greater opportunities for pursuing desired productive activities later in life. Implications for policy and services are discussed.

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  • Nicole Ruggiano & Janice O’Driscoll & Andreja Lukic & Linda Schotthoefer, 2017. "“Work Is Like a Therapy That Prevents Agingâ€," SAGE Open, , vol. 7(1), pages 21582440166, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:7:y:2017:i:1:p:2158244016687234
    DOI: 10.1177/2158244016687234
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