Staying engaged : a qualitative study of the pursuits and desired of senior citizens after retirement

Nathan H.K Wong and Hon, Kai Yee (2024) Staying engaged : a qualitative study of the pursuits and desired of senior citizens after retirement. Southeast Asia Psychology Journal, 12. pp. 154-177.

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Abstract

Retirement, often seen as a peaceful stage of life, depends on how retirees utilize their time meaningfully. This study explores the activities and desires of retirees in Kuching, Sarawak, through 8 semi-structured interviews with Chinese respondents aged 65 to 86. The researchers adopted thematic analysis as our approach, and social interactions emerged as a significant element in the current study. However, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted and reshaped the efforts related to social engagements. Despite economic activities, monetary gain is not a top priority; instead, retirees find satisfaction in artistic and cultural endeavors, prompting further inquiry. Our study also uncovers retirees' longings, revealing a desire for external support driven by empathy and a yearning for cultural experiences, indicating a desire to preserve cultural heritage. These findings lay a foundation for tailored activities for retirees and merit further investigation especially after retirement.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Retired elderly, Activities, Longings, COVID-19, Ageing
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman > HQ1-2044 The Family. Marriage. Women > HQ503-1064 The family. Marriage. Home > HQ1060-1064 Aged. Gerontology (Social aspects). Retirement R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA1-1270 Public aspects of medicine > RA421-790.95 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive medicine > RA643-645 Disease (Communicable and noninfectious) and public health
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Psychology and Social Work
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	06 Feb 2025 13:51
Last Modified:	06 Feb 2025 13:51
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/42762

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