Retirement Satisfaction in the Rural Elderly

This study investigated factors related to retirement satisfaction in a Midwestern rural population. Four major sets of variables were investigated: personal background factors; socialization for retirement; reasons for retirement; and social integration. Multiple regression showed that the most imp...

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Published in:Research on aging 1985-12, Vol.7 (4), p.577-599
Main Authors: Dorfman, Lorraine T., Kohout, Frank J., Heckert, D. Alex
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Elderly
Female
Humans
Iowa
Male
Midwestern States
Personal Satisfaction
Retirement
Rural Areas
Rural Population
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Summary:This study investigated factors related to retirement satisfaction in a Midwestern rural population. Four major sets of variables were investigated: personal background factors; socialization for retirement; reasons for retirement; and social integration. Multiple regression showed that the most important predictors of retirement satisfaction were (1) quality of relationship and frequency of aid from confidants and relatives; (2) involvement in organizations; (3) health; and (4) financial status.
ISSN:0164-0275
1552-7573
DOI:10.1177/0164027585007004005