DeVaus et al. (2007): study AU 1998
Publication
- Author(s):
- DeVaus, D.; Kendig, H.L.; Wells, Y.D.
- Title:
- Does Gradual Retirement have Better Outcomes than Abrupt Retirement? Results from an Australian Panel Study.
- Source:
- Ageing and Society, 2007. Vol. 27, 667 - 682
Investigation
- Public
- 50+ aged Australia, followed 3 years before and after retirement, 1998-2002
- Survey name
- AU-HRP 1998-2002
- Sample
- Non-probability purposive-quota sample
- Respondents
- N = 358
- Non Response
- Assessment
-
Multiple assesment methods
T1 self-completed questionanaire:paper T2 to T5 telephone interviews.
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
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Self report on single question:
We have talked about various parts of your life, now I want to ask you about your life as a whole. How satisfied are you with your life as a whole these days.....?
7 completely satisfied
6
5
4 neutral
3
2
1 completely dissatisfied - Classification:
- O-SLW-c-sq-n-7-a
- Author's label:
- Life satisfaction
- Page in publication:
- 671
- Full text:
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self report on 10 questions
How often have you felt this way during this past week?
A Happy
B Interested
C Energetic
D Content
E Warm-hearted
F Sad
G Annoyed
H Worried
I Irritated
J Depressed
Rated:
1 never
2 rarely
3 sometimes
4 frequently
5 very frequently
Computation: (A+B+C+D+E) - (F+G+H+I+J)
Name: Philadelphia Geriatric Center Affect Scales (Lawton 1992) - Classification:
- A-AB-cw-mq-v-5-f
- Author's label:
- Lawton positive and negative affect
- Page in publication:
- 671
Correlational Findings
Planned retirement (vs unexpected)