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View article: The Generations and Gender Survey: a cross-national longitudinal resource
The Generations and Gender Survey: a cross-national longitudinal resource Open
People's life trajectories and family dynamics have become increasingly complex, bringing shifts in fertility, gender equality, work-life balance, and economic stability. The scientific challenge is to capture these complexities and unders…
View article: Data Brief: The Generations and Gender Survey second round (GGS-II)
Data Brief: The Generations and Gender Survey second round (GGS-II) Open
People's choices and life trajectories have changed considerably in recent decades resulting in more complex life course and family dynamics. In turn, these changes have raised important societal and scientific challenges regarding low fer…
View article: Social Engagement during the Retirement Transition
Social Engagement during the Retirement Transition Open
Radical changes occurred in late-career work and retirement in the last decade. Next to increased retirement ages, employment beyond public pension age is becoming more common. This research investigates the implications of longer working …
View article: The experiences of grandparents looking after their grandchildren: examining feelings of burden and obligation among non-custodial grandparents
The experiences of grandparents looking after their grandchildren: examining feelings of burden and obligation among non-custodial grandparents Open
Quantitative research on how grandparents fare when looking after grandchildren has mainly focused on general wellbeing indicators, showing that grandparenting is linked to higher wellbeing. However, global assessments of wellbeing reveal …
View article: Does Retirement Change What Individuals Value in Life? Results From a 3-Year Panel Study
Does Retirement Change What Individuals Value in Life? Results From a 3-Year Panel Study Open
Objectives In previous research on retirement, what individuals value in life is often assumed to remain stable after the transition into retirement. However, retirement exposes individuals to new social settings and might thus prompt them…
View article: The Differential Impact of Retirement on Informal Caregiving, Volunteering, and Grandparenting: Results of a 3-Year Panel Study
The Differential Impact of Retirement on Informal Caregiving, Volunteering, and Grandparenting: Results of a 3-Year Panel Study Open
Objectives Research on retirees’ engagement in informal caregiving, formal volunteering, and grandparenting often views retirement as a permanent exit from the workforce. Retirement processes are, however, increasingly diverse: some retire…
View article: Providing informal care next to paid work: explaining care-giving gratification, burden and stress among older workers
Providing informal care next to paid work: explaining care-giving gratification, burden and stress among older workers Open
With an increasing retirement age, more older adults are combining employment with informal care-giving responsibilities. However, little is known about how older workers experience care-giving activities next to their paid jobs. This stud…
View article: THE IMPACT OF RETIREMENT ON VOLUNTEERING FREQUENCY: EVIDENCE FROM A NEW PANEL STUDY
THE IMPACT OF RETIREMENT ON VOLUNTEERING FREQUENCY: EVIDENCE FROM A NEW PANEL STUDY Open
OBJECTIVE: Retirement is a major life transition. People gain a considerable amount of free time, but also loose the benefits from work. Volunteering has been identified as a gratifying way to fill that time and to compensate some retireme…
View article: STUDIES ON ADJUSTMENT TO RETIREMENT: HOW OLDER EUROPEANS NAVIGATE THE RETIREMENT TRANSITION
STUDIES ON ADJUSTMENT TO RETIREMENT: HOW OLDER EUROPEANS NAVIGATE THE RETIREMENT TRANSITION Open
Retirement is a significant life transition in late adult life that often brings about great changes in individuals’ patterns of everyday activity, social networks as well as one’s economic resources, requiring adjustment for both the reti…
View article: How do family relations influence interethnic partner choices? The role of cohesion, affection and diversity in native and migrant families
How do family relations influence interethnic partner choices? The role of cohesion, affection and diversity in native and migrant families Open
Despite the well-documented effect of parental attitudes and their socioeconomic status on interethnic partnerships, little is known about how family relations are associated with interethnic partner choices. The present study investigates…
View article: HOW DO OLDER WORKERS EXPERIENCE INFORMAL CARE PROVISION? THE ROLE OF ACCESS TO PERSONNEL POLICIES
HOW DO OLDER WORKERS EXPERIENCE INFORMAL CARE PROVISION? THE ROLE OF ACCESS TO PERSONNEL POLICIES Open
With the increasing retirement age, more older adults have to combine employment with informal caregiving responsibilities. Little is known, however, about how older workers experience caregiving activities next to their paid jobs. This st…
View article: The role of work in caregiving experiences among older, working caregivers
The role of work in caregiving experiences among older, working caregivers Open
Project: The causes and consequences of retirement: a sociological perspective. Objectives. With an increasing retirement age, more older adults are combining employment with informal caregiving responsibilities. However, little is known a…