Glisovic, Lynn (2022) Continuity During Retirement: Leisure Activities and Social Relationships as a Buffer for Well-Being. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
It is unclear to what extend and through which mechanisms transitioning from work to retirement affects retirees’ well-being. In a systematic literature review, this study investigates the potential of continuity theory to provide a theoretical framework to explain retirement effects on well-being. In line with continuity theory, the present study identified 18 longitudinal studies that investigate continuity variables (such as leisure activities, relationships, and social interactions) in the context of retirement and well-being. In addition, it is proposed that financial support and functional health act as prerequisites to continuity. The study found that there is some evidence that continuation of leisure activities, relationships and social interactions positively affects well-being after retirement. Moreover, it was found that finances and health are important for well-being; however, it was not possible to make a causal connection between finances and health and the continuity variables due to a lack of data. It is concluded that the empirical literature shows support for continuity theory as a useful framework for investigating the retirement transition. Limitations and suggestions for further research are discussed. Keywords: retirement, retirement transition, well-being, health, continuity theory, leisure activities, social relationships
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Keller, A.C. and Adams, S.P. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology (WOP) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 16 May 2022 11:52 |
| Last Modified: | 16 May 2022 11:52 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/452 |
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