Working on: choice or necessity?

Clayton, P. (2010) Working on: choice or necessity? In: Working and ageing: Emerging theories and empirical perspectives. CEDEFOP: Thessaloniki.

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Abstract

The research focus is on personal and other factors that pre-dispose, motivate and enable people to have longer working lives, drawing on both primary research and secondary sources. After a statistical overview of the European situation, most of the data used is from the United Kingdom, where substantial research has been carried out. Unless otherwise stated, research data are British. Surveys have shown a range of predictive factors, and that financial necessity and job satisfaction are two of the most important reasons for working after normal retirement age. These are illustrated by selected biographies drawn from two research projects, followed by an analysis of enabling factors, including qualifications, the availability of jobs, attitudes and policies of employers, health, government policy and vocational guidance and mentoring. The chapterpaper concludes that working after retirement age ought to be a matter of individual choice.

Item Type:Book Sections
Keywords:labour market, age, work, discrimination
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Clayton, Dr Pamela
Authors: Clayton, P.
Subjects:H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Education
Publisher:CEDEFOP

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