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JOURNAL OF APPLIED BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Developing a Better Understanding of the Older Worker
Author(s): Kerri Anne Crowne
Citation: Kerri Anne Crowne, (2013) "Developing a Better Understanding of the Older Worker," Journal of Applied Business and Economics, Vol. 15, Iss. 1, pp. 54-63
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
As the baby boomer generation ages into retirement a “gray revolution” is occurring. Managers need to
consider how this revolution impacts their organizations. This study proposes and tests a model to better
understand what factors influence planned retirement age in older workers. The sample included 277
older working residents of Pennsylvania and the data was collected through phone surveys. The model
was found to be only partially supported; workers who had to support others and individuals who were
continuing work because they wanted to were more likely to have higher planned retirement ages.
