How Do Pre-Retirement Job Characteristics Shape One’s Post-Retirement Cognitive Performance?

Figure 1: Sample Selection

Figure 2: Estimates For Intellectual Complexity

Figure 3: Estimates For Mechanical Complexity

Figure 4: Depiction of Percentile Change, Time 4 Relative To Time 1, and Retiring Relative To Staying Full-Time

Appendix A: O*NET Job Characteristics Variables

1. 
   Deductive reasoning
   
2. 
   Inductive reasoning
   
3. 
   Mathematical reasoning
   
4. 
   Arm-hand steadiness
   
5. 
   Finger dexterity
   
6. 
   Multi-limb coordination
   

B. Activities:

1. 
   Getting information
   
2. 
   Inspecting equipment, structures, or material
   
3. 
   Processing information
   
4. 
   Analyzing data or information
   
5. 
   Making decisions and solving problems
   
6. 
   Thinking creatively
   
7. 
   Developing objectives and strategies
   
8. 
   Handling and moving objects
   
9. 
   Controlling machines and processes
   
10. 
    Operating vehicles, mechanized devices or equipment
    
11. 
    Interacting with computers
    
12. 
    Repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment
    
13. 
    Repairing and maintaining electronic equipment
    
14. 
    Documenting/recording information
    
15. 
    Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
    
16. 
    Assisting and caring for others
    
17. 
    Performing for or working directly with the public
    
18. 
    Coaching and developing others
    

C. Contexts:

1. 
   Face-to-face discussions
   
2. 
   Coordinate or lead others
   
3. 
   Responsibility for outcomes and results
   
4. 
   Spend time making repetitive motions
   
5. 
   Impact of decisions on co-workers or company results
   
6. 
   Frequency of decision-making
   
7. 
   Freedom to make decisions
   
8. 
   Degree of automation
   
9. 
   Importance of being exact or accurate
   
10. 
    Importance of repeating same tasks
    
11. 
    Structured versus unstructured work
    
12. 
    Pace determined by speed of equipment