retirement stages

Question 1

Atchley’s (2000) 6 stages of retirement

Answer 1

1. pre-retirement
2. retirement
3. disenchantment
4. reorientation
5. retirement routine
6. termination of retirement

Question 2

1. pre-retirement

Answer 2

• generally around 12 months
• planning for what retirement will entail
• disengaging with the workplace

Question 3

2. retirement

Answer 3

3 paths

1. honeymoon = indefinite vacation
2. immediate retirement routine = have busy life outside work - transition quick
3. rest & relaxation = low level of activities - generally have had busy careers

Question 4

3. disenchantment

Answer 4

• experience disappointment or uncertainty

- miss feeling productive

Question 5

4. reorientation

Answer 5

• take inventory of retirement experience
• look for ways to improve
• 2nd chance at retirement
• build new identity - try new things, new people
• change of roles
• existential questions “who am i now?”

Question 6

5. retirement routine

Answer 6

• mastering a comfortable & rewarding routine
• ultimate goal (some faster than others)
• fulfilling & comfortable routine

Question 7

6. termination of retirement

Answer 7

• role becomes less relevant
• illness or disability to live independently occurs
• disabled role takes over