Does Work Make the Man?

A Review of Research on Retirement

T. J. Gradman

Expert InsightsPublished 1989

This paper focuses on work identity and masculine identity as components of male self-image, and discusses their implications for a man's ability to adapt to retirement. The author presents a brief survey of the relevant literature and outlines his new research on the relationship between masculine identity and work identity in relation to the retirement experience.

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  • Copyright: RAND Corporation
  • Availability: Web Only
  • Year: 1989
  • Pages: 27
  • Document Number: P-7572

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Gradman, T. J., Does Work Make the Man? : A Review of Research on Retirement. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 1989. https://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P7572.html.
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