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ERIC Number: EJ567117
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0001-8791
The Influence of Push and Pull Factors on Voluntary and Involuntary Early Retirees' Retirement Decision and Adjustment.
Shultz, Kenneth S.; Morton, Kelly R.; Weckerle, Joelle R.
Journal of Vocational Behavior, v53 n1 p45-57 Aug 1998
A study of 992 early retirees indicated that, before retirement, both pull factors (leisure) and push factors (poor health) distinguished between voluntary and involuntary retirees. Voluntary retirees had higher life-satisfaction scores and rated themselves healthier. (SK)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Decision Making, Early Retirement, Life Satisfaction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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