Benue State University, Makurdi

Effects of retirement on aged retirees in Benue State, Nigeria: Implication for counselling

Anyor, Magdalen Hembe
(Department of Psychology, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria +2347062663826, uchoaondoaver@yahoo.com)

Abstract

This study assessed the effects of retirement on the physical, social, psychological and financial well being of aged retirees. The researcher used a questionnaire in a survey approach. A total number of 260 retirees randomly selected from the three geopoitical 3 Zones of Benue State were sampled. Their ages were from 60 years and above. The instrument used was Retiree's Problems Assessment Questionnaire (RPAQ). Chi-squre was used to test the hypotheses at 0.01 level of significance. It was found that retirement has 2 2 significant effects on the variables with, X (10) = 371.54; P<0.01, X (14) = 342.56; P<0.01, 2 2 X (14) =233.24; P<0.01, X (13) = 198.78: P<0.01 for physical, psychological, financial and social related problems of the retirees respectively. The implication for guidance counselors was analyzed stressing information and vocation service among others. It was therefore recommended that counseling services should be provided to help retirees overcome stress they suffer as retirees.

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