Continuity as a basis for change: leisure and male retirement
- 1 January 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Leisure Studies
- Vol. 6 (1), 55-70
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02614368700390051
Abstract
The images, attitudes and activities associated with retirement are changing, but it still represents an important threshold in people's lives. This paper argues that men commonly deal with the changes precipitated by retirement by emphasizing those aspects of their lives that represent continuity. Far from taking-up a set of new activities, it is most usual for retirement to be characterized by more of the same. Much of this continuity is provided by leisure pursuits which may, however, change their significance in retirement. The paper appraises the psychological values, use of time and social contact associated with leisure in this period of transition and concludes that many of those who adapt best to retirement are those who in fact have to make the least changes.Keywords
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