Tomi P K Koski1, Mirka Hintsanen, Jouko Miettunen, Ellen Ek, Henri Salo, Erika Jääskeläinen, Leena Ala-Mursula. 1. Center for Life Course Health Research, University of Oulu (Drs Koski, Miettunen, Jääskeläinen, Ek, Mr Salo, Dr Ala-Mursula); Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu (Drs Koski, Miettunen, Jääskeläinen); Unit of Psychology, Faculty of Education (Dr Hintsanen), University of Oulu, Oulu; Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä (Dr Ek), Finland.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To examine associations between temperament traits and early retirement intentions. METHODS: In the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966, we analyzed early retirement intentions at the age 46 according to Cloninger temperament traits at the age 46 (n = 4409) and at the age 31 (n = 3226). Ordinal logistic regression analyses were used. Adjustments were made for marital status, education, work type, job satisfaction, perceived health, and mental health problems. RESULTS: 11% of men and 9% of women had strong retirement intentions. Especially higher harm avoidance was associated with higher early retirement intentions in both sexes at the age of 46. A similar pattern of results, although with weaker associations, was found for temperament assessed at the age of 31. CONCLUSIONS: Temperament and especially harm avoidance is related to early retirement intentions.
OBJECTIVE: To examine associations between temperament traits and early retirement intentions. METHODS: In the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966, we analyzed early retirement intentions at the age 46 according to Cloninger temperament traits at the age 46 (n = 4409) and at the age 31 (n = 3226). Ordinal logistic regression analyses were used. Adjustments were made for marital status, education, work type, job satisfaction, perceived health, and mental health problems. RESULTS: 11% of men and 9% of women had strong retirement intentions. Especially higher harm avoidance was associated with higher early retirement intentions in both sexes at the age of 46. A similar pattern of results, although with weaker associations, was found for temperament assessed at the age of 31. CONCLUSIONS: Temperament and especially harm avoidance is related to early retirement intentions.
Authors: Marcin Jaracz; Katarzyna Bialczyk; Adam Ochocinski; Magdalena Szwed; Katarzyna Jaracz; Alina Borkowska Journal: Psychol Res Behav Manag Date: 2021-06-22