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Barriers to Work Among the Elderly: A Connecticut Study

University of Southern Maine

Peter Palermino

Department on Income Maintenance, State of Connecticut

Denise Scott

University of Massachusetts

Ronald Fernandez

Central Connecticut State University

Stephen Norland

University of Hartford

This study examines interest in labor force participation among persons age 55 and over in Connecticut. Phone interviews with 818 low-income elderly were conducted in 1984 to examine participation patterns and perceived barriers to employment. Wefound that reasonsfornot working involvedpredominantly situationalfactors such as personal health, problems with transportation, and issues relating to qualifications for training. Regression analysis indicated that the strongest predictors of an interest in work are the connection between training opportunities and good jobs, perceived income adequacy, willingness on the part of the worker to work on weekends, and having the appropriate qualifications for a job. Implica tions for social intervention and policy development for older workers are discussed.

Journal of Applied Gerontology, Vol. 6, No. 4, 415-428 (1987)
DOI: 10.1177/073346488700600405


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