The “antithesis of disengagement”: theoretical essay and initial model proposition on the career longevity of older workers

Authors

  • Emerson Dias Fundação Instituto de Pesquisas Contábeis, Atuariais e Financeiras

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/recape.v15i3.71612

Keywords:

Career longevity, Older workers, Psychosocial factors

Abstract

This theoretical essay proposes an initial model of career longevity in older workers, understood as the antithesis of disengagement. Based on a review of national and international literature, five promoting factors are identified: perceived organizational support, work centrality, career adaptability, perceived employability, and work volition. The model offers a foundation for future empirical research and contributes to understanding the voluntary extension of working life in the context of an aging population.

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2025-10-02

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Dias, E. (2025). The “antithesis of disengagement”: theoretical essay and initial model proposition on the career longevity of older workers. Revista De Carreiras E Pessoas, 15(3), 470–492. https://doi.org/10.23925/recape.v15i3.71612

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