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F D Glamser

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PubMed1995

Youth sport participation and associated sex differences on a measure of spatial ability.

Sex-related differences on measures of spatial ability favoring males are commonly found in psychological studies. This study investigated the possible association of differential participation in organized youth sport with scores on a measure of spatial ability among a sample of 167 college students. Such participation was not significantly related to spatial scores of men or women nor did it reduce sex differences.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1981

The impact of preretirement programs on the retirement experience.

In an attempt to provide evidence on the impact of preretirement programs on the retirement experience of participants a longitudinal design was employed. Two experimental groups and a control group were used to evaluate a comprehensive group discussion program and an individual briefing program. Questionnaire data were collected prior to program initiation and again six years later. Over 80 male industrial workers participated throughout the project. Now age 65 or over they have been retired an average of 3.7 years. Posttest data indicate no significant effect upon the retirement experience by either program. No substantive differences with the control group were noted in length of adjustment period, accuracy of expectations, level of preparation, life satisfaction, attitude toward retirement, or job deprivation. It was concluded that the impact of preretirement programs may be of short duration and of primary value in the preretirement phase.

Aged↗
PubMed1976

Determinants of a positive attitude toward retirement.

This research investigates the possibility that attitude toward retirement is better understood as resulting from the worker's realistic appraisal of the type of retirement experience which he can expect than as part of a general value orientation stressing the worker role. Questionnaire data collected from 70 older industrial workers indicate that workers who can expect a positive retirement experience in terms of finances, friends, social activity, and level of preparedness are likely to have a positive attitude toward retirement. No relationship was found between commitment to work and attitude toward retirement.

Attitude↗
PubMed1975

The efficacy of preretirement preparation programs for industrial workers.

The ability of preretirement programs to generate changes which will facilitate the transition to retirement was investigated. A research design incorporating two experimental groups and one control group was employed to evaluate a group discussion program and an individual briefing program. Questionnaire data were collected prior to the programs and 1 mo. after program completion. Over 70 hourly and salaried male workers, age 60+, participated in the project. The group discussion program was effective in increasing knowledge of retirement issues. Participants felt better prepared for retirement and evidenced less uncertainty about the future. They also exhibited a significant increase in the number of preparation activities undertaken and the prevalence of retirement plans. Effectiveness of the individual briefing program was relatively minimal. This study indicated that a comprehensive preretirement program can produce favorable changes in retirement-related knowledge, attitudes, and behavior.

Activities of Daily Living↗