The Impact of Age Stereotypes and Age Norms on Employees’ Retirement Choices: A Neglected Aspect of Research on Extended Working Lives

The Impact of Age Stereotypes and Age Norms on Employees’ Retirement Choices: A Neglected Aspect of Research on Extended Working Lives

This article examines how older workers employ internalized age norms and perceptions when thinking about extending their working lives or retirement timing. It draws on semi-structured interviews with employees (n = 104) and line managers, human resource managers and occupational health specialists...

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Main Authors: Sarah Vickerstaff, Mariska Van der Horst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Sociology
Subjects:
ageism
age stereotypes
age norms
older workers
extending working lives
qualitative interviews
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsoc.2021.686645/full

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