Effects of Pre-retirement Preparation Program on Self-efficacy among Employees

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Family and Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Suez Canal University, Egypt

2 Mental and Psychiatric Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Suez Canal University, Egypt

Abstract

Background. Retirement is a very important period in individuals' lives, involving psychological
and financial facets as well as health and social relations, among others. Aim: to explore the effects of
pre-retirement preparation programs on self-efficacy among employees. Methods: A quasi-experimental
design (pre/post-tests) study was utilized. Conducted at Suez Canal University at Ismailia city, Egypt.
Participants included employees who are close to retirement from 50 to 60 years old. A simple random
sample was used to select study participants. Data was collected using a structured interview
questionnaire consisting of three parts (1) socio-demographic and occupational data, (2) process of
retirement planning scale, (3) and self-efficacy scale. Results: The current study stated that two thirds of
the sample studied were administrative employees, more than half of employees were university
education level, more than one third of the employees have more than 20 years' experience. Concerning
their health status, more than half of employees had chronic illnesses. Also, shows that there is a
statistical significance difference between levels of self-efficacy pre/post program (P<0.0001). Moreover,
there is a positive correlation between retirements planning process pre/post program (P<0.0001). As
well, shows that there is a positive correlation between levels of self-efficacy pre/post program
(P<0.0001). Conclusion and Recommendation: the present study recommends organizing retirement
preparation programs that cover a wide range of participants, not only the financial perspective but also
psychological and social perspectives of retirement.

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