Working Beyond 65: Factors Associated with Mental Health Among Older Canadians. | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Working Beyond 65: Factors Associated with Mental Health Among Older Canadians.
Key Points
The study aims to investigate how continued employment affects the mental health of older Canadians and what motivates them to work beyond retirement age.
Qualitative interviews with older adults
Analysis of employment motivations
Assessment of mental health status
Findings indicate that continued employment positively influences mental health
Motivations for working include financial necessity and social engagement
Differential impacts on psychological well-being based on personal circumstances
Abstract
This research supports the idea of "active aging" and emphasize the need for further research to explore the motivations behind continued employment and their differential impact on mental health.