Thesis--Wayne State University, Dept. of Education. / Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis--University of Wisconsin-Madison. / Vita. Photocopy of typescript. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms International, 1980. -- 22 cm. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 361-383).

Thesis--Wisconsin. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 304-328).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Carleton University, 1988. / Also available in electronic format on the Internet.

Thesis (MEducation)--University of South Australia, 2003.

Thesis (MRes)--University of South Australia, 2000

Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 1992. / Also available in electronic format on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Cornell University, 1989. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Retirement has different meanings for different people. Retirement represents a significant transitional period in the life cycle of an individual. The aim of the study was to explore and describe the experiences and coping resources of retirees. The researcher applied an exploratory, descriptive research design employing the mixed methods of quantitative and qualitative research to gain an in-depth understanding of the phenomenon. A non-probability purposive sampling method was used to identify participants who retired from a specific vehicle manufacturing company in Port Elizabeth. Semi-structured interviewing techniques and a questionnaire called the Coping Resources Inventory were used for data collection. The rationale for using a mixed method approach was to increase the validity of the research findings. Descriptive statistics and the framework provided by Tesch (in Creswell, 2003) were used in data analysis of quantitative and qualitative data respectively. The results of the Coping Resources Inventory indicated that the participants perceived themselves as having an average level of coping resources. The results from the semi-structured interviews reflected that participants’ retirement experiences are mainly influenced by the following three factors: (a) economic resources, (b) social relationships and (c) personal resources. Recommendations were made for future research and intervention regarding retirement planning. The researcher included suggestions for the implementation of a retirement preparation programme. Lastly the limitations and the value of the study were outlined.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Virginia, 1993. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 622-659).