Supporting the Labor Force Participation of Older Adults: An International Survey of Policy Options

The unprecedented aging of the world's population challenges many institutions, including labor markets and public pension programs. This study was conducted to survey expert opinions regarding conditions and policies that affect employment of older adults. Eighty-nine respondents from 26 natio...

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Published in:Journal of gerontological social work 2009-08, Vol.52 (6), p.584-599
Main Authors: Barusch, Amanda S., Luptak, Marilyn, Hurtado, Marcella
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
age discrimination
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Ageing
Aging
Aging workforce
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Cross-Sectional Studies
Elderly
Elderly people
Employment
employment of older adults
employment policy
Female
Gerontology
government responses
Humans
Innovations
international perspectives
Internet
Labor force
Labor Force Participation
Labour force participation
Labour market
Male
mandatory retirement
Middle Aged
Older workers
Organizational Policy
Pensions
Population Dynamics
Prejudice
Public Policy
Retirement
Studies
world-wide population aging
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Summary:The unprecedented aging of the world's population challenges many institutions, including labor markets and public pension programs. This study was conducted to survey expert opinions regarding conditions and policies that affect employment of older adults. Eighty-nine respondents from 26 nations responded to an Internet survey regarding their own experiences with the aging labor force; factors that encouraged or discouraged labor force participation of older adults; and government responses to these issues. Respondents identified barriers to employment of older adults and described their governments' responses. Findings illuminate a range of current policy options and suggest possible opportunities for innovation.
ISSN:0163-4372
1540-4048
DOI:10.1080/01634370802609221