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Ageing and careers: European research on long-term career development and early retirement


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Title:

 Ageing and careers: European research on long-term career development and early retirement

Author(s):

Beatrice I.J.M. van der Heijden, Rene Schalk, Marc J.P.M. van Veldhoven

Journal:

Career Development International

Year:

2008 

Volume:

13 

Issue:

2 

Page:

85 - 94


DOI:

10.1108/13620430810860512

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Purpose – This paper aims to introduce a collection of papers about “ageing and careers” that contributes to the literature on two career-related topics, i.e. long-term career development and early retirement.

Design/methodology/approach – This paper explains the topics, provides background and discussion of the main concepts.

Findings – The paper briefly introduces the six papers in this special issue, their main findings, and the future directions for research that they suggest.

Originality/value – The paper frames the issues and extends the overall knowledge in the field.

Keywords:

Career development, Europe, Retirement

Article Type:

Viewpoint

References:

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Article URL:

www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/13620430810860512

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