Psyc 304 1st EditionExam # 4 Study Guide Final ExamUnit 4 Review:Lecture 19 April 21Retirement-How do we define it?-Changing conceptions of retirement-Retirement is a growing trend-1900: 60% of older men working-1990: <20% of older men working-Social Security has allowed more people to afford retirement (there’s also an increase in private pension systemsWatch Video: They Psychology of Retirement for Baby BoomersLecture 20 & 21 - April 23 & April 28Retirement Planning:What does work mean to you? What is the personal significance of retirement for you? What are you and your family’s expectations of retirement? Are your expectations realistic?Phases of Retirement:-Remote -Near -Honeymoon -Disenchantment-Reorientation -Stability -TerminationAnticipatory period Decision to Retire RETIREMENT Continual Adjustment Changes in Activity PatternRetirement Patterns:Crisp Pattern – clear cut exit from work placeBlurred Pattern – part time work in same field they retired inBridge Employment – Financial Need to get another job (Crossing Guard, Wal-Mart, Bus-Driver)The Effects of Retirement on the Individual-Role Theory – Roles provide source of fulfillment, loss of work role is harmful-Continuity Theory – Retirees maintain previous sense of identity, retirement is not a crisis-Life-Course Perspective – Normative timing of events, Retirement stressful only when unexpectedFactors that Influence Adjustment to Retire:-retiring before age 62-retiring in “time off” fashion-loss of control over retirement decision-amount of time for retiring (minimum of 2 years = best)-negative attitudes towards retirement-poor health-low levels of activity/involvement-difficulty with life transitonsLecture 22 & 23 April 30 & May 5Social Adjustments to Retirement – Social Factors:-High socio-economic status-Orderly career-More resources-BUT greater work involvementThink of Personality Traits and which ones might be of concern as a person settles into the idea of retirement. (Neuroticism for example?)Income Also Plays A Role: More Resources, Better Health Care & AmenitiesRelationship to Spouse Varies and Roles Change when one Retires:Spouse Under Foot – More likely to experience conflict due to more time together (A husband who retires and is now at home with his wife every day may give the wife some anxiety. She may have a routine, structure, order and he messes with her normal routine)Second Honeymoon – No constraints on time together. (Sees time as an opportunity to reconnect and spend time with one another)Factors Related to Positive Adjustment:-Endorse a “busy ethic”-Good health-Adequate Income-Perception of Work-Personal power and
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