Understanding the importance of work histories in determining poverty in old age: national insurance contributions and later life income
Lead Research Organisation:
King's College London
Department Name: Political Economy
Abstract
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| Title | Understanding the importance of work histories in determining poverty in old age : variables derived from the English longitudinal study of ageing, 2002-2007 |
| Description | This study contains variables derived from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA). The main ELSA study is held at the UKDA under SN 5050. The project consisted of a six-month ESRC User Fellowship (awarded to Malcolm Nicholls of the Department for Work and Pensions), examining factors leading to income poverty in old age, focusing on the influence of work histories and other life course factors. While much is known about the income position of current pensioners and the characteristics of those on low incomes, there is relatively little evidence about the life experiences which lead to these outcomes. The research that exists suggests that such events may have less of an impact on low income in later life than has generally been assumed. This may be because of the role of the state in protecting people against disrupted and interrupted work histories. The lack of research in this area in the UK reflects, in part, the limited availability of suitable longitudinal datasets. The life history data collected in the ELSA study was used to investigate how far low incomes in retirement are associated with people's work, partnership, parenting and health experiences once the role of the state is taken into account. |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2010 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | http://www.esds.ac.uk/findingData/snDescription.asp?sn=6427 |