The Reduction of Occupational Stress among Elderly Lawyers: The Creation of a Functional Niche.

Meltzer, Michael W.

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Publication Date: 1981

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The Reduction of Occupational Stress among Elderly Lawyers: The Creation of a Functional Niche.

Meltzer, Michael W.

International Journal of Aging and Human Development, v13 n3 p209-19 1981

Examined how older lawyers function in a high stress occupation using data from a random stratified sample of (N=130) lawyers. Results indicated that elderly lawyers are able to reduce work stress by control over the quantity of work, focus, and client selection. (Author/RC)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Age Differences, Coping, Job Satisfaction, Lawyers, Older Adults, Retirement, Stress Variables, Vocational Adjustment, Work Environment, Working Hours

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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