The Veteran's Identity Journey: A Qualitative Exploration Through Social Identity Model of Identity Change

Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 35(2)

Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2025

ABSTRACT The current study delves into the transition faced by military veterans upon their retirement from armed forces. Retirees encounter various difficulties, primarily revolving around shifts in group dynamics, alterations roles and responsibilities adapting to civilian life. Rooted Social Identity Model of Change (SIMIC), which posits that identification can mitigate threats well‐being during life transitions, we explored relevance this model context retirement. Through semi‐structured interviews with 17 retired veterans, employed reflexive thematic analysis investigate SIMIC's pathways. Our findings underscored significance identity continuity gain pathways, either posed challenges veterans' sense or facilitated adjustment process. compatibility between two pathways also played a crucial role facilitating This qualitative validation SIMIC sheds light on unique experiences transitioning Please refer Supporting Information section find article's Community Impact Statement .

Язык: Английский

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Retirement Planning

Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2025

Abstract This chapter of the handbook focuses on retirement planning from a psychological perspective. Not all older workers plan for and even fewer engage in beyond financials. is important, as absence adequate preparation affects individuals’ control over timing workforce exit post-retirement adjustment. Consequently, it critical individuals to with at pre-retirement stage avoid future negative consequences also organizations identify less likely intervene increase planning. There are three parts chapter, covering theories informing planning, antecedents behavior, interventions promote Retirement takes place an ever-changing evolving landscape that awakening diversity across gender, relationships, aging. The authors begin by recognizing retirees heterogeneous, trajectories diverse career paths.

Язык: Английский

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The Theory of Selection, Optimization, and Compensation

Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2025

Abstract This chapter reviews and updates our current understanding of how various behaviors active coping strategies that are classifiable under the life-span development meta-theory selection, optimization, compensation (SOC) can lead to more successful outcomes for people in both pre- post-retirement contexts. The authors introduce SOC define indicative compensation. Then consider could be mapped onto three key processes often associated with retirement—maintenance job performance, retirement decision-making, positive adjustment—and review research on speaks these processes. Finally, updated directions future again call careful attention developmental underlie phenomena.

Язык: Английский

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The important role of intention and financial literacy in pension plan members’ retirement savings behaviors during COVID-19

International Journal of Bank Marketing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 7, 2025

Purpose This paper employs a comprehensive theoretical model of behavior to investigate the role financial literacy in retirement savings behaviors: voluntary and investment plan change during COVID-19. Survey data from members large pension fund is combined with administrative empirically test model. Design/methodology/approach Following preliminary surveys we developed administered survey representative sample members, Thailand’s Government Pension Fund (GPF). We matched responses member before administration six months following. Findings establish that social norms are strongest positive predictor intention perform both behaviors, turn perceived control over significant explaining actual behavior. In addition, objective notably commencing as well negative stopping. Research limitations/implications Having collected immediately prior early stages COVID-19 allows an insight into health, event. Future work can extent which event moderated results. Practical implications The results suggest institutions (e.g. funds) wanting increase promote strategy review may usefully focus on developing behavioral intentions improve literacy. also note heterogeneity results, highlights challenge faced by such GPF efficiently cater diverse membership. Originality/value combination members’ behaviors their be investigated. timing collection provides valuable evidence individuals’ onset developing, upper middle-income country.

Язык: Английский

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GROUPS 4 RETIREMENT: A new intervention that supports well‐being in the lead‐up to retirement by targeting social identity management

Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 97(1), С. 1 - 26

Опубликована: Июль 6, 2023

Abstract Successful retirement adjustment requires careful planning in the lead up to this important life transition. While financial is routinely prioritized, evidence suggests that social changes can be just as challenging manage — if not more. GROUPS 4 RETIREMENT (G4R) a new online intervention addresses gap by targeting identity people typically experience retirement. This paper reports findings from two studies evaluating acceptability and efficacy of intervention. Study 1 ( N = 89) used pre‐post design assess G4R found was positively evaluated users led significant increases their sense thriving, perceived control, satisfaction, anticipated intentions. 2 98) tested using an experimental which participants were randomly assigned either or control condition. Results showed effective improving most outcomes clear advantage increasing satisfaction intentions engage activities planning. Together, these provide initial value engaging identity‐focused support well‐being preparedness

Язык: Английский

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Influencing factors of health screening among retirees: an extended TPB approach

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Март 22, 2024

Background Health screenings are promoted worldwide as they help detect and prevent overall health issues. Despite expanding coverage, the participation rate among retired population has not significantly increased. Given special role of in promoting healthy aging, understanding behavioral intentions, influencing factors retirees’ voluntary is crucial. This study aims to explore intentions Chinese by integrating Theory Planned Behavior (TPB) Self-Efficacy (SE). Methods used a cross-sectional design conduct an online questionnaire 311 retirees 2023. The questionnaire, tailored for population, combines TPB theory theory, including demographic structure, basic structure TPB, SE. Results A Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach was identify related screening behaviors. Of respondents, completed survey (88.9% response rate). most crucial determinant examination behavior intention, with correlation score (1.524, p < 0.001). Significant correlates intention included Subjective Norms (SN) (SE), followed Perceived Behavioral Control (PBC) Attitude (AT), scores (0.401, 0.001), (0.339, (0.082, (0.060, 0.05), respectively. Conclusion provides insights enhancing willingness participate screenings.

Язык: Английский

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On Time, Leisure, and Health in Retirement: Implications for Public Health Services

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(3), С. 2490 - 2490

Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2023

Various life challenges, such as widowhood, poor health, or significant caregiving responsibilities, can make the possibility of how to spend one’s time in retirement seem daunting. Planning help people feel more confident and prepared. In this paper, we review research that has examined: (1) factors impacting fears about adjustment retirement, (2) access resources utilization strategies impact adaptation processes, (3) ways leisure education may be support not only individual but practices public health service providers assisting who struggling with transition. The ends recommendations for practice including: inclusion a focus provision; development partnerships collaborations between recreation-related organizations; delivery group- individual-based programs.

Язык: Английский

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Integrating career, health, and finance in a holistic retirement planning intervention for Australian older workers

Work Aging and Retirement, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(1), С. 28 - 46

Опубликована: Дек. 27, 2023

Abstract Inadequate retirement planning has negative consequences for individuals and society. Interventions to improve more informed often focus primarily on financial aspects, with the timing of workplace exit health considerations ignored leaving retirees at risk poor adjustment. A six-stage intervention was developed consisting three online modules (career, health, finance) combined individual consultations that aimed assist older workers (N = 829, Mage 57.09, female 68%) make considered decisions about retirement. randomized control study using four groups (modules only, modules-plus-consultations [holistic], finance a control) employed. Holistic group participants completed modules, general check, spoke career consultant, as well consultant. Compared group, mixed-effects regressions showed improved outcomes across all experimental groups. Of these, holistic had largest number significant including increased perceptions, decision-making, goal processes. We discuss theoretical practical implications integrating optimize decision-making.

Язык: Английский

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Not Just One Long Vacation: Revisiting the Importance of Lifestyle Planning in the Transition to Retirement

Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 13

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024

Abstract Background There is a need to further understand the nature and role of planning for one’s lifestyle in retirement. Objective The purpose this study was examine retirement how it impacts perceived preparedness satisfaction with transition, as well explore personal experiences Methods Canadians ( n = 748) fully or partly retired participated an online survey that included quantitative questions about open-ended goals, fears, challenges, advice. Findings Results determined while both financial were significant predictors higher preparedness, only predictor satisfaction. Overall, no gender differences detected. Open-ended comments highlighted importance retirement, including meaningful activities social connections. Discussion Individualized career advising group-based educational programs peer-assisted learning initiatives appear warranted support people their

Язык: Английский

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Retirement planning mistakes undermining the post-retirement adjustment and well-being

Educational Gerontology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 49(2), С. 158 - 173

Опубликована: Июль 6, 2022

The increased longevity of retiree populations calls for constant attention in addressing their social, economic, and psychological adjustment well-being. Informed by a qualitative research approach, this study was conducted to explore the perspectives both employers employees (teacher retirees) on retirement planning mistakes that undermine post-retirement findings revealed systemic behavioral affect teacher retirees' smooth transition from work retirement, including low savings debt accruals, limited access education, late family establishment, poor record management, disregarding opportunities career development. While each side are costly isolation, costs substantial, irreversible, have implications time, health, recommends government timely pay statutory benefits line with legal requirements facilitate planning. Additionally, mandatory education form seminars workshops should be provided all potential retirees. This can operational through systematizing training as part development plan policies, Public Service Acts Social Security Acts.

Язык: Английский

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