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Work after age 65
 — a prospective study of Australian men and women
Author(s)Tazeen Majeed, Peta M Forder, Meredith Tavener
Journal titleAustralasian Journal on Ageing, vol 36, no 2, June 2017
PublisherWiley, June 2017
Pagespp 158-164
Sourcehttp://www.wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/ajag
KeywordsEmployment of older people ; 65-69 age group ; Older men ; Older women ; Educational status [elderly] ; Australia.
AnnotationThis study looked at hours in paid work for Australian men and women aged over 65, focusing on associations between work and education. Data were analysed separately for men and women, from baseline and first follow-up surveys of the 45 and Up Study. Generalised estimating equation models were used to identify associations between work, education and other factors over time. The odds of doing paid work was found to increase with higher education level and decreased with time, age, poorer physical function and having health conditions (high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke and breast cancer). Un-partnered women were more likely to work in later life than partnered women. This study quantifies the importance of education and health factors in determining continued participation of Australian men and women in paid work in later life. These factors need to be considered for policies aiming to increase workforce participation beyond 65 years of age. (JL).
Accession NumberCPA-170728222 A
ClassmarkGC: BBE: BC: BD: F:V: 7YA

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