Study Calvo et al. (2007): study US 1992

Public

Eldery, United States, followed through retirement 1992-2004

Sample

Respondents

N = 2389

Non Response

25%; from 3022 (fully retired in 2004) to 2389.

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Correlate

Authors's Label

Prompt retirement (vs gradual)

Our Classification

Remarks

Individuals are classified as 'fully employed' if they work at least 30 hours per week and report themselves as 'not retired'. Assessed at T1: 1992, when still working; T2: 2004, when retired. Individuals are classified as 'fully retired' if they have zero hours of work and report themselves 'completely retired'.

Distribution

1. Prompt/Cold Turkey: 1733 (73%)        
2. Gradual/Phased: 656 (27%)

Operationalization

1: Prompt retirement ("cold turkey"): Ss reported 'not retired' in every wave prior to the wave designated definition
0: Gradual retirement: Subject must have one or more sequential waves with "not retired" responses immediately followed by one or more waves "partly retired" responses, immediately followed by full retirement.

Observed Relation with Happiness