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 (2). pp. 1-24. ISSN 2289-1870

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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:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF1-990 Psychology > BF712-724.85 Developmental psychology - Including infant psychology, child psychology, adolescence, adulthood H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28-9999 Industries. Land use. Labor > HD4801-8943 Labor. Work. Working class > HD7088-7252 Social insurance. Social security. Pension H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman > HQ1-2044 The Family. Marriage. Women
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Psychology and Social Work
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	25 Mar 2025 11:00
Last Modified:	25 Mar 2025 11:00
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/43328

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