Older Workers and Bridge Employment: An Exploratory Study

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dc.contributor.authorUlrich, Lorene B.en
dc.contributor.committeecochairFortune, Jimmie C.en
dc.contributor.committeecochairHohenshil, Thomas H.en
dc.contributor.committeememberBrott, Pamelia E.en
dc.contributor.committeememberRoberto, Karen A.en
dc.contributor.committeememberConrad, Daleen
dc.contributor.departmentEducational Leadership and Policy Studiesen
dc.date.accessioned2014-03-14T20:08:30Zen
dc.date.adate2003-04-04en
dc.date.available2014-03-14T20:08:30Zen
dc.date.issued2003-03-20en
dc.date.rdate2004-04-04en
dc.date.sdate2003-03-26en
dc.description.abstractUsing grounded theory methodology, the purpose of the study was to examine the transition experiences of older workers who retired from their long-term careers and who were working in bridge jobs. After interviewing 24 participants, a theory emerged that describes the decision to seek a bridge job, the strategies used, the problems faced, and the benefits received. The decision to retire is connected with the decision to seek a bridge job. Participants planned but mainly focused on their finances; no participant sought help from a career counseling professional. They faced challenges such as age discrimination and problems switching to a new position. Participants reported that they live a more balanced life and enjoy their bridge job. The core theme from the study is bridge employment redefines retirement.en
dc.description.degreePh. D.en
dc.identifier.otheretd-03262003-083517en
dc.identifier.sourceurlhttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-03262003-083517/en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/26503en
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
dc.relation.haspartULRICHETD.pdfen
dc.rightsIn Copyrighten
dc.rights.urihttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/en
dc.subjectbridge jobsen
dc.subjectolder workersen
dc.subjectlate careeren
dc.subjectretirementen
dc.subjectgrounded theoryen
dc.titleOlder Workers and Bridge Employment: An Exploratory Studyen
dc.typeDissertationen
thesis.degree.disciplineEducational Leadership and Policy Studiesen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.leveldoctoralen
thesis.degree.namePh. D.en

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