Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Format of Original
26 p.
Publication Date
9-2004
Publisher
Wiley
Source Publication
Personnel Psychology
Source ISSN
0031-5826
Abstract
Using a sample of recent retirees, the study described here sought to test the general propositions of the Wanberg, Watt, and Rumsey (1996) model by (a) including specific variables that are likely to be relevant to older adults seeking work after retirement (bridge employment) and (b) integrating more recent variable groups (e.g., situational constraints) suggested by recent research (e.g., Wanberg, Kanfer, & Rotundo (1999) and Kanfer, Wanberg, & Kantrowitz (2001). Generally, the results support the efficacy of the Wanberg et al. model to predict job seeking among this group. Biographical variables such as older worker job search constraints, self-evaluations (e.g., job seeking self-efficacy), and motive/social variables (e.g., social support) were related to job seeking. Some of these, however, were not in the expected direction. Similarities and differences between “regular” job seeking and bridge employment job seeking are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Adams, Gary A. and Rau, Barbara L., "Job Seeking Among Retirees Seeking Bridge Employment" (2004). Management Faculty Research and Publications. 182.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/mgmt_fac/182
Comments
Accepted version. Personnel Psychology, Vol. 57, No. 3 (September 2004): 719-744. DOI. © 2004 Wiley. Used with permission.
Gary Adams was affiliated with the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh at the time of publication.