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Aging and The Life Course
Aging and The Life Course: An Introduction to Social Gerontology, 2/e
Jill Quadagno, Florida State University

Work and Retirement

Chapter Outline

Patterns of Work in Later Life

The Transition from Work to Retirement

Trends in Labor Force Participation

Employment Prospects for Older Workers

Bridge Jobs

Contingent Work

Employment among Older Women

Causes of Labor Force Withdrawal

Social Security Benefits

Disability Insurance

Economic Trends

The Shift from Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution Plans

International Trends in Labor Force Participation

Retirement as an Individual Decision

The Rules of the Job

The Meaning of Work

Health

Income

Family Responsibilities

Satisfaction with Retirement

Daily Activities and Health

Volunteering

Religious Participation

Boxed features

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An Issue For Public Policy: Elimination of the Earnings Test for Social Security Recipients

In Their Own Words: The Transition to Retirement

Aging Around the World: Everyday Activities among German Elders