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Redefining retirement: a sequence analysis of how older adults extend working life in Sweden

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Observational analysis shows diverse work-retirement trajectories in older adults, highlighting socio-demographic inequalities.

Two distinct work-retirement trajectories were identified: status maintenance and financial necessity, underscoring differing socio-economic backgrounds.
Higher income and education are linked to greater employment changes in late life, contrasting with lower-income situations often faced by women.
The study follows individuals from their 50s into their 70s, examining how various life factors predict work-retirement transitions.
Findings point to the need for equitable policies addressing gendered and economic disparities during retirement transitions.

Brydsten et al. (2025) studied this question.

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