The role of pension contributions in explaining inequalities in depressive symptoms. Results from SHARE.

ABSTRACT: Aims: Research has established solid evidence that socioeconomic position impacts health. It is, however, still debated to what extent characteristics of entire employment histories are associated with health inequalities later on. This study investigates associations between contributing to pension schemes throughout entire employment histories and depressive symptoms in older men and women. Methods: We use retrospective life history data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE), collected in 2008-2009 from retired men and women. Data include detailed information on previous employment histories (between age 25 and 60 years) that allows us to measure labour market involvements and pension contributions during past working lives. In add

SUBMITTER: Hoven H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8512261 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature