Factors associated with formal volunteering among retirees

Jongenelis, Michelle; Dana, Liyuwork Mitiku; Warburton, Jennifer; Jackson, Ben; Newton, Robert U.; Talati, Zenobia; Pettigrew, Simone

doi:10.1007/s10433-019-00539-5

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“…Previous research has illustrated how the dynamic between paid and unpaid work varies with the different backgrounds and resources that people have (Wilson and Musick 1997 ). Hence, we control for education, subjective health status (in 2007) and living with a partner (in 2007), in addition to gender and age, which are variables that have been shown to be important for participation in both paid and unpaid work (Jongenelis et al 2020 ; Komp et al 2010 ). Education is measured by register data, with ‘1’ equalling college/university level.…”

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Associations between paid and unpaid work among Norwegian seniors: competition, complementarity or continuity?

2021

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A key issue in policy debates on active ageing is how to increase older people’s participation in both paid and unpaid work. This combined goal raises the question of whether the different activities compete for seniors’ time and energy or whether it is possible to achieve both, since such activities may instead complement one another. To address this issue, we examine associations between paid work, informal help provision and formal volunteering among 62- to 75-year-olds by using longitudinal data from the Norwegian Life Course, Ageing and Generation Study (2007, 2017). Our analyses show that both work exit and part-time work are associated with a higher probability of doing unpaid work in senior years compared with full-time work. However, previous engagement in unpaid activities matters considerably, regardless of paid work status. Individuals involved in informal help or formal voluntary work in 2007 were far more likely to do unpaid work 10 years later than those who were not involved. Since seniors who are already engaged in unpaid activities before leaving the labour market are likely to continue to provide informal help and volunteer, we argue that initiatives to stimulate combinations of paid and unpaid work in late careers may be advantageous.

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Associations between paid and unpaid work among Norwegian seniors: competition, complementarity or continuity?

2021

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“…For example, it happened that after the first phase some of the interviewees jumped right to COVID-19 and other topics were discussed later on. (Hank & Erlinghagen 2010;Pavelek, 2013) • Experiences with volunteer work (Ehlers et al, 2011;Niebuur et al, 2018) • Current trends in and challenges of volunteer work (Carr & Hendricks, 2011;Reidlinger, 2011;McLennan et al, 2016;Jongenelis et al, 2019;Hansen & Slagsvold, 2020) • Current frameworks of volunteer work in Tyrol 2. Recruitment…”

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“…The baby boomer generation, including the large birth cohorts from 1955 to 1969, has begun to demonstrate its tremendous potential for the volunteer sector as its members have started to retire (Hansen & Slagsvold, 2020;Pettigrew et al, 2019). In fact, because volunteer work presents the opportunity to enhance healthy ageing (Carr & Hendricks, 2011;Jongenelis et al, 2019;Niebuur et al, 2018;Pavelek, 2013), retirees can benefit from a 1 In Austria, baby boomers are defined as members of the generation born from 1955 to 1969 (Meier, 2019;Wanka, 2019).…”

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Enhancing and Restricting Factors of Formal Voluntary Engagement in Tyrol and the Impact of the Pandemic

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2021

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Purpose: The insurmountable tensions and turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in welfare systems worldwide demand governmental as well as non-governmental support, especially from the volunteer sector, which can be a powerful resource for mitigating the pandemic’s impacts. To identify ways of mobilising the enormous human resources of the baby boomer generation in particular, whose members are currently on the brink of entering retirement, the factors that have enabled and restricted volunteer management during the pandemic in Tyrol, Austria are examined. Design/Method/Approach: Following a qualitative approach, the authors performed 27 problem-centred interviews with representative senior citizens, retirees and individuals about to retire and companies in Tyrol. The authors evaluated the data in qualitative content analysis. Findings: Self-determination, time flexibility, acceptance of volunteer work in one’s social network and previous personal experience with volunteering are key determinants of sustainable volunteer work amongst retirees. Companies and a well-established acquisition management strategy also play a significant role in promoting volunteer work. Practical Implications and Originality/Value: The study involves a holistic analysis of volunteer work at the individual and organisational levels. By capturing the potential of e-volunteering and how it improves the capacities of classic face-to-face volunteer work, it can support the development of more resilient infrastructures for supporting volunteer work. Research Limitations/Future Research: The interpretation of visual and non-verbal signals was difficult due to the use of phone and online interviews, and the results should not be generalised. Even so, our findings pave the way for future studies on mechanisms determining virtual volunteering and volunteer management. Paper type: Empirical

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“…These two items were then combined to form a frequency of volunteering variable, with responses ranging from 1 (never) to 7 (daily). Information about attitude to volunteering was obtained using a ten-item volunteering attitudes scale (Jongenelis et al , 2020).…”

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“…This study was part of a larger research project on the topic of healthy ageing (Jongenelis et al, 2020;Pettigrew et al, 2015Pettigrew et al, , 2020. Various strategies were used to recruit a diverse sample of Western Australian seniors, including placing notices in community newspapers, seniors' publications, and the offices of relevant government and non-government institutions; distributing flyers at seniors' events and retirement villages; and announcements on a community radio station.…”

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Patterns of older Australians’ engagement in health-promoting activities: a latent profile analysis

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Being active in later life is key to remaining physically and mentally healthy, and health in turn influences individuals’ ability to remain active. Activity prevalence figures can disguise the existence of clusters of older people who are very active due to regular participation in multiple categories of activity versus those who are sedentary. The aim of this study was to conduct segmentation analyses based on retired seniors’ engagement in various activities (walking, active sport/exercise, gardening and volunteering) to identify groups characterised by varying patterns of participation. The sample comprised 746 Western Australians aged 60+ years (range 60–95 years, average age 71.66 years, standard deviation = 6.57), 61 per cent of whom were female. Using latent profile analysis, four distinct segments emerged. Those respondents classified as belonging to the most active group exhibited moderate to high levels of participation across all four forms of activity, and tended to be older and more educated than other respondents. Those allocated to the least active group had very low levels of participation across most of the assessed activities and the least favourable physical and mental health scores. Overall, the results indicate the existence of highly divergent segments within the older population in terms of participation across various combinations of health-promoting activities. Segment membership appears to be more closely associated with physical and psychological factors than socio-demographic characteristics.

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Factors associated with formal volunteering among retirees

Cited by 19 publications

References 56 publications

Associations between paid and unpaid work among Norwegian seniors: competition, complementarity or continuity?

Associations between paid and unpaid work among Norwegian seniors: competition, complementarity or continuity?

Enhancing and Restricting Factors of Formal Voluntary Engagement in Tyrol and the Impact of the Pandemic

Patterns of older Australians’ engagement in health-promoting activities: a latent profile analysis

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