Chapter 10 Flashcards
(22 cards)
What major global issue is influencing work, retirement, and economic security in later life?
Global economic uncertainty.
Name three patterns resulting from social transformations in later-life work.
Pressure to remain in the workforce longer, delayed pension benefits, and more complex retirement transitions.
What is meant by the “individualization of the work life”?
Work paths are increasingly personalized, rather than following a standard trajectory.
How is the traditional life course pattern changing?
Less linear; includes longer education, job changes, and earlier or later retirements.
What is one concern about older workers in a knowledge-based economy?
Ability to keep up with IT skills.
What does job satisfaction in later life depend on?
Type of work—prestige/professional roles report more satisfaction than manual/repetitive jobs.
What is a “mid-life career change” and when might it occur?
A shift in occupation around mid-life, often due to retirement policies, layoffs, or health changes.
What trend is seen in the Canadian labour force’s age and education levels?
It is aging and becoming more educated.
What is the “active aging” policy framework in the EU?
Encourages older worker participation through skill development and removing ageism.
Why is the increase in older workers staying employed beneficial to society?
Reduces pressure on pension systems and utilizes experienced labour.
How have women’s work histories typically differed from men’s?
Often interrupted or shaped by caregiving and family responsibilities.
What sectors are women more likely to work in?
Service-provision sectors like clerical work, nursing, and teaching.
What is the “double burden” for older working women?
Paid work plus caregiving responsibilities.
Define the “convergence model” for work.
Women’s work lives becoming more similar to men’s in structure.
What age defines “older workers” in government policy?
55 and over
What is the common myth about older workers’ performance?
That they are less productive, tech-averse, and slower to learn.
What has research shown about older workers’ productivity?
Productivity does not generally decline with age; experience often offsets physical decline.
What is TIOW?
Targeted Initiative for Older Workers – helps unemployed older workers re-enter the workforce.
Name one intervention to retain older workers.
Redesigning work environments to suit abilities or offering retraining.
What is “bridge employment”?
Part-time or temporary work after official retirement.
Who tends to have the highest life satisfaction in retirement?
Those who retire voluntarily.
What groups are most vulnerable during retirement transitions?
Women, low-income individuals, and those in poor health.
