Which of the following situations best describes when a person would m

Which of the following situations best describes when a person would most likely be very unhappy and perhaps ill after retirement? (Select all that apply.)

a. If their family total income is now less than when he or she was employed
b. If the retirement was involuntary
c. If the person’s self-image was based on job role and status
d. If the person has no outside interests or leisure activities
e. If his or her spouse did not appreciate input into their schedules or activities
f.
If the person believes others are now taking credit for his or her achievements

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: B, C, D, E
Retirement can be a happy occasion when it is planned and the person has many activities to which to devote time and energy. Retirement is often a happy occasion when planned and voluntary; however, the opposite may be true if it is involuntary. When older adults retire, they inevitably must cope with a change in social status; this may be difficult for people whose self-concept was based on job status. For retirees who are married, the spouse must also adjust to the changes related to retirement. For elders who have no hobbies or interests, this extra leisure time may be a source of boredom. Family income being less is not necessarily a stressor as many job-related expenses also disappear.