The purpose of this study is to investigate the problems of the early retirement in a Korean society. Most of the early-retirees still play important roles as breadwinners within the family. The economic and psychological crisis for the early-retirees...
The purpose of this study is to investigate the problems of the early retirement in a Korean society. Most of the early-retirees still play important roles as breadwinners within the family. The economic and psychological crisis for the early-retirees and their family becomes a serious social problem. Since in our society, a formal welfare system has not established well for these people, each family as a support system takes a major responsibility. Several propositions are suggested to help the early-retirees adjust to new situations and to strengthen their economical and emotional stability. For example, an increased equality and commitment between husband and wife, revised life cycle in a post-industrial society, and resocialization of the early-retirees and their family members are suggested together with the establishment of welfare system from the government. The comprehensive support system at various levels(family, community, and government) is the most desirable for the improvement of the well-being for the early-retirees and their family members.