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A global view on the effects of work on health in later life

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Staudinger, Ursula M., Finkelstein, Ruth, Calvo, Esteban, Sivaramakrishnan, Kavita·2016·The Gerontologist

Abstract

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: Work is an important environment shaping the aging processes during the adult years. Therefore, the cumulative and acute effects of work characteristics on late-life health deserve great attention. Given that population aging has become a global trend with ensuing changes in labor markets around the world, increased attention is paid to investigating the effects of the timing of retirement around the world and the macroeconomic benefits often associated with delaying retirement. It will be essential for societies with aging populations to maintain productivity given an aging workforce and for individuals it will be crucial to add healthy and meaningful years rather than just years to their lives. DESIGN AND METHODS: We first describe the available evidence about participation of older workers (65+) in the labor force in high, middle, and low-income countries. Second, we discuss the individual-level and societal influences that might govern labor-force participation of older adults. Thirdly, we review evidence on the association between work on the one and physical, mental, and cognitive health in later life on the other. RESULTS AND IMPLICATIONS: Globally, both is true: work supports healthy aging and jeopordizes it. We draw implications for policymaking in terms of social protection, HR policies, and older employee employability.

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Authors
Staudinger, U. M., Finkelstein, R., Calvo, E., & Sivaramakrishnan, K.
Affiliations
Columbia University (US)
Corresponding author
Staudinger, Ursula M.
Venue
The Gerontologist
Published
2016-03-18
Volume
56
Issue
Suppl 2
Pages
S281-S292
ISSN
  • 0016-9013 (ISSN-L)
  • 1758-5341
OpenAlex
W2302051956
Cited by
118
References
57
Citations by year
2026: 3 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 14 · 2022: 9 · 2021: 23 · 2020: 12 · 2019: 12 · 2018: 17 · 2017: 11 · 2016: 4
FWCI
3.87
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • The Gerontologist (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • SSRN Electronic Journal (submittedVersion)
  • HighWire Press Open Archive (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Retirement, Disability, and Employment
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology › Aging and Gerontology Research
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
Keywords
older workers, labor force participation, retirement age, delayed retirement, healthy aging, job characteristics, physical health, mental health, cognitive health, population aging, aging workforce, employability, social protection, personnel policy
MeSH terms
Aged, Aging, Employment, Humans, Public Policy, Retirement, Socioeconomic Factors

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