In support of innovation theory: Innovation in activity patterns and life satisfaction among recently retired individuals

Ageing and Society

Volumn 28, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 831-846

  Nimrod, Galit ^a  

^a BEN GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV   (Israel)

Author keywords

Continuity theory; Innovation theory; Leisure; Life satisfaction; Retirement

Indexed keywords

DEMOGRAPHY; HEALTH CARE; HEALTH EXPENDITURE; INNOVATION; RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY; RECREATIONAL FACILITY; RETIREMENT;

ASIA; EURASIA; ISRAEL; MIDDLE EAST;

EID: 47049120470     PISSN: 0144686X     EISSN: 14691779     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0144686X0800706X     Document Type: Article

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