Determinants of stability and changes in self-reported work disability among older working-age populations.

TitleDeterminants of stability and changes in self-reported work disability among older working-age populations.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2003
AuthorsChoi, NG
JournalJ Aging Soc Policy
Volume15
Issue1
Pagination11-31
Date Published2003
ISSN Number0895-9420
KeywordsDisabled Persons, Employment, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Self Disclosure, Surveys and Questionnaires
Abstract

Data from the Health and Retirement Study, 1992-1994, were used to analyze (1) the prevalence and incidence of self-reported work disability among older working-age populations over a two-year period, and (2) the effect of the stability/changes in physical and functional health conditions, controlling for socioeconomic and occupational characteristics, on the stability/changes in self-reported work ability/disability. Findings show a high rate of transitions into and out of work-disabled status over the two-year period. Findings also show that, although objective physical and functional health problems and low self-ratings of health at wave 1 were significant determinants of self-reported work disability at wave 1, most subsequent changes in objective physical and functional health conditions over the two-year period were not significantly associated with the changes in self-report of work disability between wave 1 and wave 2. Especially, improved health conditions were not significantly associated with regained work ability between the two waves. Of the demographic variables, female gender significantly increased the likelihood of reporting work disability at wave 2, and being Black or Hispanic significantly decreased the likelihood of reporting regained work ability at wave 2. Research and policy implications of the findings are discussed.

DOI10.1300/J031v15n01_02
User Guide Notes

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12822692?dopt=Abstract

Endnote Keywords

Disability/Disability/Self Disclosure/Older Workers

Endnote ID

12912

Alternate JournalJ Aging Soc Policy
Citation Key6890
PubMed ID12822692