Investigation of Poverty Perception Levels of Working Retirees in Terms of Various Variables: Samsun Province Sample

Abstract

This study examines the motivations of retirees in Turkey to return to work after retirement, the economic challenges they face, and the impact of this process on their quality of life through a quantitative research approach. The research was conducted with 47 retired individuals in Samsun using the snowball sampling method during November and December 2023. Data were collected using the "Working Retirees Situation Analysis Interview Form" developed by the researchers and analyzed using SPSS software. Findings indicate that the insufficiency of retirement incomes (63.8%) and economic crises (83%) play a decisive role in retirees' decisions to re-enter the workforce. Additionally, 68.09% of working retirees cited economic reasons, while 8.51% returned to work to secure their children's future. Demographic data revealed that 97% of participants were male, and the highest age group was 70 years and above (27.65%). These results highlight the necessity to enhance the economic sustainability of retirement systems, provide flexible work opportunities, and develop social support programs. Furthermore, it is concluded that retirement policies should be redesigned to consider demographic differences and changes in the labor market. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers to address the economic and social needs of retirees and fills a gap in the existing literature.

Keywords

• Retirement
• Re-employment
• Poverty Perception
• Quality of Life

Çalışan Emeklilerin Ekonomik Durumları ve Yeniden Çalışma Motivasyonları: Samsun İli Örneklemi

Abstract

Bu çalışma, Türkiye'de emeklilik sonrası çalışma hayatına geri dönmeye karar veren emeklilerin motivasyonlarını, karşılaştıkları ekonomik zorlukları ve bu süreçlerin yaşam kaliteleri üzerindeki etkilerini nicel bir araştırma yöntemiyle incelemektedir. Araştırma, 2023 yılı Kasım ve Aralık aylarında Samsun ilinde kartopu örnekleme yöntemiyle çalışmaya katılan 47 emekli birey üzerinden gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler, geliştirilen Görüşme Formu kullanılarak toplanmış ve SPSS programı ile analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular, emeklilik gelirlerinin yetersizliğinin (%63,8) ve ekonomik krizlerin (%83) emeklilerin yeniden çalışma kararlarında belirleyici bir rol oynadığını ortaya koymaktadır. Çalışan emeklilerin %68,09'u ekonomik nedenlerle, %8,51'i ise çocuklarının geleceğini güvence altına almak gibi nedenlerden dolayı tekrar çalışma hayatına dönmüştür. Demografik verilerde, katılımcıların %97'sinin erkek olduğu ve en yüksek yaş grubunun 70 yaş ve üzeri (%27,65) olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bu sonuçlar, emeklilik sistemlerinin ekonomik sürdürülebilirliğinin artırılması, esnek çalışma imkanlarının sağlanması ve sosyal destek programlarının geliştirilmesi gerekliliğini vurgulamaktadır. Ayrıca, emeklilik politikalarının demografik farklılıkları ve iş piyasasındaki değişimleri dikkate alacak şekilde yeniden tasarlanması gerektiği sonucuna varılmıştır. Bu çalışma, emeklilerin ekonomik ve sosyal ihtiyaçlarını karşılamada politika yapıcılar için değerli bilgiler sunmakta ve literatürdeki boşluğu doldurmaktadır.

Keywords

• Emeklilik
• Yeniden Çalışma
• Yoksulluk Algısı
• Yaşam Kalitesi

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