Working Beyond Retirement Age: A Systematic Review
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.3.41
- Author:
Halimatus Sakdiah Minhat
1
,
2
;
Suttama Suwanmanee
3
Author Information
1. Department of Community health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia&
2. Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
3. Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Sport Science, Thaksin University, Phatthalung, Thailand 93210
- Publication Type:Other Types
- Keywords:
Employment, Post-retirement, Older adults, Associated factors
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2023;19(No.3):315-324
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Population ageing brings along various crucial implications, with working beyond retirement age is
one of the economics implications of ageing. Realizing the increasing demand and concern to accommodate older
adults into the workforce, this review was conducted to develop better understanding on the factors associated with
post-retirement employment among older adults aged 50 years and older. Methods: Using Scopus, ScienceDirect
and PubMed databases, related articles between January 2017 and June 2021 were thoroughly searched using combination of keywords and screened according to the predetermined eligibility criteria. Post-retirement employment
was defined as employment of older adults aged 50 years old and above beyond retirement age or re-employment
of retired older adults, either from compulsory or voluntary retirement. All observational, qualitative, mixed methods
and experimental studies were included in the screening process. The Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool (CCAT) was
used to assess the quality of included articles. Results: A total of 12 articles included for review, with seven articles
rated as high-quality. The review had successfully identified 10 factors associated with working beyond retirement
age among older adults. Having good health status and being male gender were the commonest factors influencing
the decision to work beyond retirement age, followed by level of education, financial commitment/ reasons, and
work characteristics. Conclusion: The findings of this review provide a crucial insight and foundation towards addressing the unique needs of older workers in the employment policy.
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