PSY-4630: Adult Aging

Henkens, K., van Dalen, H. P., Ekerdt, D. J., Hershey, D. A., Hyde, M., Radl, J., van Solinge, H., Wang, M., & Zacher, H. (2018). What we need to know about retirement: Pressing issues for the coming decade. The Gerontologist, 58(5), 805–812.
This journal resource covers various retirement issues to consider, such as changing meanings of retirement, pensions, retirement policies, diversity in retirement, etc.

Kalenkoski, C. M., & McCarty, S. H. (2021). In or out or somewhere in Between? The determinants of gradual retirement. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 1.
This article examines what factors may lead an individual to either gradual or full retirement.

Schmälzle, M., Wetzel, M., & Huxhold, O. (2019). Pathways to retirement: Are they related to patterns of short- and long-term subjective well-being? Social Science Research, 77, 214–229.
This article explores how the various pathways to retirement may affect well-being.

Sewdas, R., de Wind, A., van der Zwaan, L. G. L., van der Borg, W. E., Steenbeek, R., van der Beek, A. J., & Boot, C. R. L. (2017). Why older workers work beyond the retirement age: A qualitative study. BMC Public Health, 17, 1–9.
This journal article explores why some workers continue to work well into their retirement years.

Films Media Group. (2005). The open road: After working [Video]. Films on Demand.
This video reflects on the continuously evolving concept of retirement and considers how social institutions and the economy is evolving with a growing population of retirees.

Films Media Group. (2005). The open road: Fear of retirement [Video]. Films on Demand.
In this video, retirees discuss their plans for retirement.

Films Media Group. (2005). Retirement brings relief and new projects [Video]. Films on Demand.
The video offers real-world perspectives on leisure and the pursuit of new projects in retirement.

Northcentral University. (2021). PowerPoint Tips and Resources.
This is a resource for tips on how to use PowerPoint.