Benue State University, Makurdi

ASSESSMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF RETIREES IN MAKURDI METROPOLIS OF BENUE STATE, NIGERIA

Judith Ayangeawam Mase, Tertindi Lordsent Tyokyaa, Mercy Agidike
(Department of Psychology, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria +2347062663826, uchoaondoaver@yahoo.com)

Abstract

This study assessed psychological well-being among retirees in Makurdi metropolis. The cross-sectional survey design was adopted. One hundred and ninety seven (197) retirees were selected using purposive sampling technique. They were 106(53.8%) males and 91(46.2%) females within the age range of 53-71 years, mean age of 60.38(SD = 5.040). The Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (RSS) and Ryff's Psychological Well-being Scale (RPWB) were used to measure retirees' self-esteem and psychological well-being respectively. Four hypotheses were formulated and tested using simple linear regression, independent t-test and One-Way ANOVA. The results revealed a significant influence of self-esteem on psychological well-being among retirees. There was a significant gender difference in psychological well-being among retirees. The result however showed no significant difference in levels of educational attainment on psychological well-being among retirees. Finally, it was found that there was a significant influence of duration of retirement on psychological well-being among retirees. It was concluded that self-esteem, gender difference and duration of retirement significantly influence psychological wellbeing while levels of educational attainment do not. It was recommended that the government and other agencies should make practical attempts within policy framework to help prepare the employees adequately for life after retirement.

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