Compared to those who work , and in contrast to many popular perceptions , older people who are retired , decision - makers , unemployed , or not working because of sickness or illness are more likely to conclude that their status results in poorer social and mental health and lower self - esteem , according to a new study .
Compared to those who work, and in contrast to many popular perceptions, older people who are retired, home-makers, unemployed, or not working because of sickness or disability are more likely to feel that their status results in poorer social and mental engagement and lower self-esteem, according to a new study.