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The lived experience of Australian retirees: 'I'm retired, what do i do now?'

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posted on 2011-09-01, 00:00 authored by Genevieve PepinGenevieve Pepin, B Deutscher
Introduction: The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the lived experience of retirement in a context where it is not compulsory, and to understand consequent changes in roles, identity and occupational adaptation from the perspective of Australian retirees. Method: Five people aged between 61 and 68 years, who had retired during the previous 18 months, were interviewed. Data analysis included transcription and coding of data, data aggregation and identification of themes. Findings: The themes that emerged from the data analysis were related to time structure and meaningful occupations, ageing and performance capacity, role changes, emotional adjustment to retirement and preparation for retirement. Conclusion: The findings suggest that engagement in meaningful occupations and valued roles, along with the emergence of grandparenting as a significant role, the development of new interests and engagement in retirement planning activities, and support in restructuring the use of time are essential to maintain a positive identity and to adapt successfully to retirement. © The College of Occupational Therapists Ltd.

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Journal

British journal of occupational therapy

Volume

74

Issue

9

Pagination

419 - 426

Publisher

Sage Publications

Location

London, Eng.

ISSN

1477-6006

eISSN

1477-6006

Language

eng

Publication classification

C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal; C Journal article

Copyright notice

2011, Sage Publications

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