Dingemans & Henkens (2015): study NL 2001
Publication
- Author(s):
- Dingemans, E.; Henkens, K.
- Title:
- How do Retirement Dynamics Influence Mental Well-being in later Life? A 10-year Panel Study.
- Source:
- Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment and Health, 2015, Vol.41, 16 - 23
Investigation
- Public
- 50+ aged, Netherlands, followed before and after retirement, 2001-2011
- Survey name
- NL-NIDI work and retirement panel
- Sample
- Non-probability purposive sample
- Respondents
- N = 4419
- Non Response
- Assessment
-
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
T1: 2001, T2: 2006/7, T3: 2011
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
-
Self report on 3 questions:
Lead question not reported
A I most ways my life is close to ideal
B So far, I have gotten the important things I want in life
C The conditions of my life are excellent
Answers rated:
5 totally agree
4
3
2
1 totally disagree
Computation: (A+B+C)/3
Name: Shortened Diener's Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), last year format - Classification:
- M-CO-u-mq-v-5-b
- Author's label:
- Life satisfaction
- Remarks:
- T1: M=3.72, SD=0.63
T2: M=3.65, SD=0.62
T3: M=3.64, SD=0.59 - Page in publication:
- 18
- Error estimates:
- Cronbach's alpha:0.71-0.74
Correlational Findings
Full retirement (vs partial)
Full retirement (vs partial)
Post-retirement job