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Research paper thumbnail of Uključenost u fizioterapiju i tjelesne aktivnosti osoba s mijastenijom gravis

Journal of applied health sciences =, Feb 3, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Socijalni čimbenici prilagodbe na umirovljenje kod starijih osoba

Research paper thumbnail of Sociodemografski faktori prilagodbe na umirovljenje kod starijih osoba u Bjelovaru

Radovi Zavoda za znanstvenoistraživački i umjetnički rad u Bjelovaru, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Functionality and social support as aspects of quality of life in elderly stroke patients

Hrvatska revija za rehabilitacijska istraživanja, Jun 30, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Uloga medicinske sestre/tehničara u sektoru javnog zdravstva

Javno zdravstvena skrb Javno-zdravstvena skrb je specijalizirani oblik sestrinstva koji kombinira... more Javno zdravstvena skrb Javno-zdravstvena skrb je specijalizirani oblik sestrinstva koji kombinira skrb i javnozdravstvena nacela. Primarni fokus javno zdravstvene skrbi je poboljsanje zdravlja u zajednici kao cjelini, a ne samo pojedincu i obitelji.

Research paper thumbnail of Prehrana školske djece“ – projekt Zavoda za javno zdravstvo Bjelovarsko-bilogorske županije u suradnji sa Županijskim stručnim vijećem voditelja školskih preventivnih programa u osnovnim školama

Research paper thumbnail of Analiza zdravstveno-statističkih indikatora Bjelovarsko-bilogorske županije

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Bobath treatment and specific mobilizations on gait in stroke patients: A randomized clinical trial

NeuroRehabilitation, Jun 17, 2022

BACKGROUND: After a stroke, patients experience sensorimotor damage, balance disorders, loss of s... more BACKGROUND: After a stroke, patients experience sensorimotor damage, balance disorders, loss of selective movement, hypotonia and/or hypertonia, and hypersensitivity, all of which affect gait. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to establish the effectiveness of Bobath therapy with additional specific soft tissue mobilizations versus standard Bobath intervention. METHODS: Subjects were randomly divided into two groups (S1 and S2) of 20 people each. Both groups underwent the same intervention (Bobath concept) over a 5-week period, while the second study group (S2) also received additional, specific soft tissue mobilization. The Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT), Active Range of Motion (AROM) of dorsiflexion and knee flexion and extension were used as clinical variables to assess the efficacy of therapy modalities. Data was analysed using a mixed model ANOVA. RESULTS: A significant interaction of group and time was found. The experimental (S2) group had a larger improvement of balance and AROM than the control (S1) group. There was no clear advantage of one group over the other for TUGT. CONCLUSION: The findings demonstrate that a combination of Bobath treatment and additional specific soft tissue mobilizations are more effective in increasing AROM and balance and mobility.

Research paper thumbnail of Unterschiede bei der Anpassung an den Ruhestand hinsichtlich der Selbstbewertung des Gesundheitszustands und der sozialen Unterstützung

Socijalna ekologija : časopis za ekološku misao i sociologijska istraživanja okoline, Aug 7, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Uloga patronažne medicinske sestre u praćenju primjene pravilne prehrane za starije osobe

PREHRAMBENOGERONTOLOŠKE NORME/JELOVNICI U DOMOVIMA ZA STARIJE OSOBE I GERONTOLOŠKIM CENTRIMA, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Učestalost Korištenja Interneta Osoba Starije Životne Dobi

Media, culture and public relations, 2015

Introduction: Old age and aging has been a subject of interest of art, literature and science thr... more Introduction: Old age and aging has been a subject of interest of art, literature and science throughout history. Philosophers have connected old age with wisdom and authority, doctors with illness and physiological changes occurring over the years, while gerontology, with its theories, aims to present it with all its advantages including the influence of biological, psychological, social and economic factors on old age and the process of aging. Aim: Frequency of using the Internet and Internet based social networking sites by the elderly. Methods: A part of the survey concerning the tendency to use different media was used in the research. Results: The research shows that the elderly contribute a lot to the development of stereotypes about them by their own attitudes and behaviour. In everyday life they almost never use all the available types of media, particularly not the more recent ones, such as the Internet and Internet based social networks. However, getting information throu...

Research paper thumbnail of Umirovljenje I Prilagodba Na Umirovljenje U Starijoj Životnoj Dobi

Research paper thumbnail of Detecting functional disabilities in elderly persons with cardiovascular diseases using the self-reporting method

Hrvatska revija za rehabilitacijska istraživanja, 2020

The ability to perform basic activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL (IADL) is an e... more The ability to perform basic activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL (IADL) is an essential indicator of the level of functional capacity in old age. The purpose of this paper was to evaluate reliability and validity of the self - reporting method in detecting functional difficulties among elderly persons with cardiovascular diseases. The Groningen Activity Restriction Scale was used to assess the limitations in functional capacity. The sample consisted of patients over the age of 65 with hypertensive disease, angina pectoris, ischaemic heart disease, degenerative valvular disorders, peripheral arterial disease, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy and heart failure. The Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency coefficient was calculated for the total result. Differences in outcome with respect to age, educational level, marital status, and medical diagnoses of participants were compared by means of a t-test or one-way ANOVA. In the group of ADL, participants reported diff...

Research paper thumbnail of Prilagoditev Starejših Na Upokojitev V Povezavi S Socio-Ekonomskimi Dejavniki

Research paper thumbnail of Globalization, Ageing Process and Attitudes of Younger Generations to Ageing

Collegium Antropologicum, 2018

Due to the increase of aging population in all societies, it seems important to explore this issu... more Due to the increase of aging population in all societies, it seems important to explore this issue from different aspects in order to improve the position of the elderly and recognise their contribution to the society. The aim of this study was to examine the experiences and views of the Generation Z on the discrimination and prejudices against the elderly. There were 6 participants in the focus group, 4 girls and 2 boys, all of whom belong to the Generation Z. The data was collected in the focus group who answered open-ended questions. Results of the qualitative research indicate: 1) that there is an unfavourable attitude towards the elderly in the society; 2) causes of discrimination against the elderly; 3) prejudice against the elderly. Encouraging the society to provide better education (especially for children and young people), direct contact with the elderly (organising exchange of experience and transfer of traditional and cultural values), as well as better presentation of ...

Research paper thumbnail of Razlike u prilagodbi na umirovljenje s obzirom na samoprocjenu zdravlja i percepciju socijalne podrške

Socijalna ekologija

Zbog sve većeg broja starijeg stanovništva povećava se i broj osoba koje žive u statusu umirovlje... more Zbog sve većeg broja starijeg stanovništva povećava se i broj osoba koje žive u statusu umirovljenika. Kako bi osobe postigle što bolju kvalitetu života i očuvale svoj potencijal te i u starijoj dobi nastavile davati doprinos društvu, potrebno je kontinuirano provoditi istraživanja o prilagodbi na umirovljenje. Fokus ovoga istraživanja usmjeren je na dobivanje jasnijeg uvida u prilagodbu starijih osoba na umirovljenje s obzirom na samoprocjenu zdravlja i percepciju socijalne podrške te na mogućnost prepoznavanja faktora kojima bi se moglo djelovati u poboljšanju loše prilagodbe na umirovljenje. Istraživanje je provedeno u jesen 2019. godine, a uključivalo je 208 osoba oba spola starijih od 65 godina, bez tjelesne invalidnosti ili teških tjelesnih, kognitivnih ili mentalnih bolesti, koje žive u Domu umirovljenika u Bjelovaru i koji su korisnici gerontoloških centara u Zagrebu. Razlike u prilagodbi na umirovljenje s obzirom na samoprocjenu vlastitog zdravlja i percepciju socijalne pod...

Research paper thumbnail of Self-Assessment of Social and Family Loneliness in Elderly during COVID-19 Pandemic in Relation to Current Level and Type of Communication Intensity

Collegium antropologicum

Due to the spread of coronavirus people throughout the world, many countries, Croatia included, h... more Due to the spread of coronavirus people throughout the world, many countries, Croatia included, have been forced to impose social distancing resulting in an increased number of people at risk of another public health problem – loneliness. Loneliness can be defined as the presence of negative emotions associated with the perceived social exclusion and is identified as one of the major issues of the aging population. There is a relatively small number of studies either dealing with the use of various communication methods, particularly information and communication technologies, by the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic or determining potential benefits of such activities. The aim of this research was to determine the difference in self-assessment of social and family loneliness according to the means of communication used by the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research was conducted in March and April 2020 covering the period from the introduction of the epidemiological m...

Research paper thumbnail of Socioeconomic Differences in Retirement Adjustment among the Elderly Residing in Retirement Homes

Revija za sociologiju

The ageing of the population in Croatia and an increase in the number of elderly persons who reta... more The ageing of the population in Croatia and an increase in the number of elderly persons who retain their retirement status for a longer period call for more research on retirement adaptation. This study was focussed on providing a clearer insight into the relationship between socioeconomic characteristics and retirement adjustment, as well as the identification of factors that could increase a low level of retirement adjustment in older people. The research was conducted as a survey in spring 2018 in retirement homes in the Croatian town of Bjelovar and the city of Zagreb. It included 211 older people of both genders aged 65 and above. Retirement Adjustment Factor Questionnaire was used to assess Atchley's Model of Retirement Adjustment. The results confirmed the conceptual hypotheses from earlier studies. The socioeconomic characteristics of the participants such as level of education, type of retirement, monthly income level, and type of occupation were associated with the success of retirement adjustment in the Pre-Retirement, Honeymoon, Routine, and Termination phases from Atchley's Model of Retirement Adjustment, while the Honeymoon Phase was related only to retirement length. Aside from promoting academic and public discussions on the topic, the study findings have potential implications for creating social programmes to improve the quality of life of the elderly and provide a better understanding of how the older population living in retirement homes experience retirement.

Research paper thumbnail of Socioeconomic Differences in Retirement Adjustment among the Elderly Residing in Retirement Homes

Revija za sociologiju

The ageing of the population in Croatia and an increase in the number of elderly persons who reta... more The ageing of the population in Croatia and an increase in the number of elderly persons who retain their retirement status for a longer period call for more research on retirement adaptation. This study was focussed on providing a clearer insight into the relationship between socioeconomic characteristics and retirement adjustment, as well as the identification of factors that could increase a low level of retirement adjustment in older people. The research was conducted as a survey in spring 2018 in retirement homes in the Croatian town of Bjelovar and the city of Zagreb. It included 211 older people of both genders aged 65 and above. Retirement Adjustment Factor Questionnaire was used to assess Atchley's Model of Retirement Adjustment. The results confirmed the conceptual hypotheses from earlier studies. The socioeconomic characteristics of the participants such as level of education, type of retirement, monthly income level, and type of occupation were associated with the success of retirement adjustment in the Pre-Retirement, Honeymoon, Routine, and Termination phases from Atchley's Model of Retirement Adjustment, while the Honeymoon Phase was related only to retirement length. Aside from promoting academic and public discussions on the topic, the study findings have potential implications for creating social programmes to improve the quality of life of the elderly and provide a better understanding of how the older population living in retirement homes experience retirement.

Research paper thumbnail of Socioeconomic Differences in Retirement Adjustment among the Elderly Residing in Retirement Homes

Revija za sociologiju

The ageing of the population in Croatia and an increase in the number of elderly persons who reta... more The ageing of the population in Croatia and an increase in the number of elderly persons who retain their retirement status for a longer period call for more research on retirement adaptation. This study was focussed on providing a clearer insight into the relationship between socioeconomic characteristics and retirement adjustment, as well as the identification of factors that could increase a low level of retirement adjustment in older people. The research was conducted as a survey in spring 2018 in retirement homes in the Croatian town of Bjelovar and the city of Zagreb. It included 211 older people of both genders aged 65 and above. Retirement Adjustment Factor Questionnaire was used to assess Atchley's Model of Retirement Adjustment. The results confirmed the conceptual hypotheses from earlier studies. The socioeconomic characteristics of the participants such as level of education, type of retirement, monthly income level, and type of occupation were associated with the success of retirement adjustment in the Pre-Retirement, Honeymoon, Routine, and Termination phases from Atchley's Model of Retirement Adjustment, while the Honeymoon Phase was related only to retirement length. Aside from promoting academic and public discussions on the topic, the study findings have potential implications for creating social programmes to improve the quality of life of the elderly and provide a better understanding of how the older population living in retirement homes experience retirement.

Research paper thumbnail of Uključenost u fizioterapiju i tjelesne aktivnosti osoba s mijastenijom gravis

Journal of applied health sciences =, Feb 3, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Socijalni čimbenici prilagodbe na umirovljenje kod starijih osoba

Research paper thumbnail of Sociodemografski faktori prilagodbe na umirovljenje kod starijih osoba u Bjelovaru

Radovi Zavoda za znanstvenoistraživački i umjetnički rad u Bjelovaru, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Functionality and social support as aspects of quality of life in elderly stroke patients

Hrvatska revija za rehabilitacijska istraživanja, Jun 30, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Uloga medicinske sestre/tehničara u sektoru javnog zdravstva

Javno zdravstvena skrb Javno-zdravstvena skrb je specijalizirani oblik sestrinstva koji kombinira... more Javno zdravstvena skrb Javno-zdravstvena skrb je specijalizirani oblik sestrinstva koji kombinira skrb i javnozdravstvena nacela. Primarni fokus javno zdravstvene skrbi je poboljsanje zdravlja u zajednici kao cjelini, a ne samo pojedincu i obitelji.

Research paper thumbnail of Prehrana školske djece“ – projekt Zavoda za javno zdravstvo Bjelovarsko-bilogorske županije u suradnji sa Županijskim stručnim vijećem voditelja školskih preventivnih programa u osnovnim školama

Research paper thumbnail of Analiza zdravstveno-statističkih indikatora Bjelovarsko-bilogorske županije

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Bobath treatment and specific mobilizations on gait in stroke patients: A randomized clinical trial

NeuroRehabilitation, Jun 17, 2022

BACKGROUND: After a stroke, patients experience sensorimotor damage, balance disorders, loss of s... more BACKGROUND: After a stroke, patients experience sensorimotor damage, balance disorders, loss of selective movement, hypotonia and/or hypertonia, and hypersensitivity, all of which affect gait. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to establish the effectiveness of Bobath therapy with additional specific soft tissue mobilizations versus standard Bobath intervention. METHODS: Subjects were randomly divided into two groups (S1 and S2) of 20 people each. Both groups underwent the same intervention (Bobath concept) over a 5-week period, while the second study group (S2) also received additional, specific soft tissue mobilization. The Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT), Active Range of Motion (AROM) of dorsiflexion and knee flexion and extension were used as clinical variables to assess the efficacy of therapy modalities. Data was analysed using a mixed model ANOVA. RESULTS: A significant interaction of group and time was found. The experimental (S2) group had a larger improvement of balance and AROM than the control (S1) group. There was no clear advantage of one group over the other for TUGT. CONCLUSION: The findings demonstrate that a combination of Bobath treatment and additional specific soft tissue mobilizations are more effective in increasing AROM and balance and mobility.

Research paper thumbnail of Unterschiede bei der Anpassung an den Ruhestand hinsichtlich der Selbstbewertung des Gesundheitszustands und der sozialen Unterstützung

Socijalna ekologija : časopis za ekološku misao i sociologijska istraživanja okoline, Aug 7, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Uloga patronažne medicinske sestre u praćenju primjene pravilne prehrane za starije osobe

PREHRAMBENOGERONTOLOŠKE NORME/JELOVNICI U DOMOVIMA ZA STARIJE OSOBE I GERONTOLOŠKIM CENTRIMA, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Učestalost Korištenja Interneta Osoba Starije Životne Dobi

Media, culture and public relations, 2015

Introduction: Old age and aging has been a subject of interest of art, literature and science thr... more Introduction: Old age and aging has been a subject of interest of art, literature and science throughout history. Philosophers have connected old age with wisdom and authority, doctors with illness and physiological changes occurring over the years, while gerontology, with its theories, aims to present it with all its advantages including the influence of biological, psychological, social and economic factors on old age and the process of aging. Aim: Frequency of using the Internet and Internet based social networking sites by the elderly. Methods: A part of the survey concerning the tendency to use different media was used in the research. Results: The research shows that the elderly contribute a lot to the development of stereotypes about them by their own attitudes and behaviour. In everyday life they almost never use all the available types of media, particularly not the more recent ones, such as the Internet and Internet based social networks. However, getting information throu...

Research paper thumbnail of Umirovljenje I Prilagodba Na Umirovljenje U Starijoj Životnoj Dobi

Research paper thumbnail of Detecting functional disabilities in elderly persons with cardiovascular diseases using the self-reporting method

Hrvatska revija za rehabilitacijska istraživanja, 2020

The ability to perform basic activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL (IADL) is an e... more The ability to perform basic activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL (IADL) is an essential indicator of the level of functional capacity in old age. The purpose of this paper was to evaluate reliability and validity of the self - reporting method in detecting functional difficulties among elderly persons with cardiovascular diseases. The Groningen Activity Restriction Scale was used to assess the limitations in functional capacity. The sample consisted of patients over the age of 65 with hypertensive disease, angina pectoris, ischaemic heart disease, degenerative valvular disorders, peripheral arterial disease, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy and heart failure. The Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency coefficient was calculated for the total result. Differences in outcome with respect to age, educational level, marital status, and medical diagnoses of participants were compared by means of a t-test or one-way ANOVA. In the group of ADL, participants reported diff...

Research paper thumbnail of Prilagoditev Starejših Na Upokojitev V Povezavi S Socio-Ekonomskimi Dejavniki

Research paper thumbnail of Globalization, Ageing Process and Attitudes of Younger Generations to Ageing

Collegium Antropologicum, 2018

Due to the increase of aging population in all societies, it seems important to explore this issu... more Due to the increase of aging population in all societies, it seems important to explore this issue from different aspects in order to improve the position of the elderly and recognise their contribution to the society. The aim of this study was to examine the experiences and views of the Generation Z on the discrimination and prejudices against the elderly. There were 6 participants in the focus group, 4 girls and 2 boys, all of whom belong to the Generation Z. The data was collected in the focus group who answered open-ended questions. Results of the qualitative research indicate: 1) that there is an unfavourable attitude towards the elderly in the society; 2) causes of discrimination against the elderly; 3) prejudice against the elderly. Encouraging the society to provide better education (especially for children and young people), direct contact with the elderly (organising exchange of experience and transfer of traditional and cultural values), as well as better presentation of ...

Research paper thumbnail of Razlike u prilagodbi na umirovljenje s obzirom na samoprocjenu zdravlja i percepciju socijalne podrške

Socijalna ekologija

Zbog sve većeg broja starijeg stanovništva povećava se i broj osoba koje žive u statusu umirovlje... more Zbog sve većeg broja starijeg stanovništva povećava se i broj osoba koje žive u statusu umirovljenika. Kako bi osobe postigle što bolju kvalitetu života i očuvale svoj potencijal te i u starijoj dobi nastavile davati doprinos društvu, potrebno je kontinuirano provoditi istraživanja o prilagodbi na umirovljenje. Fokus ovoga istraživanja usmjeren je na dobivanje jasnijeg uvida u prilagodbu starijih osoba na umirovljenje s obzirom na samoprocjenu zdravlja i percepciju socijalne podrške te na mogućnost prepoznavanja faktora kojima bi se moglo djelovati u poboljšanju loše prilagodbe na umirovljenje. Istraživanje je provedeno u jesen 2019. godine, a uključivalo je 208 osoba oba spola starijih od 65 godina, bez tjelesne invalidnosti ili teških tjelesnih, kognitivnih ili mentalnih bolesti, koje žive u Domu umirovljenika u Bjelovaru i koji su korisnici gerontoloških centara u Zagrebu. Razlike u prilagodbi na umirovljenje s obzirom na samoprocjenu vlastitog zdravlja i percepciju socijalne pod...

Research paper thumbnail of Self-Assessment of Social and Family Loneliness in Elderly during COVID-19 Pandemic in Relation to Current Level and Type of Communication Intensity

Collegium antropologicum

Due to the spread of coronavirus people throughout the world, many countries, Croatia included, h... more Due to the spread of coronavirus people throughout the world, many countries, Croatia included, have been forced to impose social distancing resulting in an increased number of people at risk of another public health problem – loneliness. Loneliness can be defined as the presence of negative emotions associated with the perceived social exclusion and is identified as one of the major issues of the aging population. There is a relatively small number of studies either dealing with the use of various communication methods, particularly information and communication technologies, by the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic or determining potential benefits of such activities. The aim of this research was to determine the difference in self-assessment of social and family loneliness according to the means of communication used by the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research was conducted in March and April 2020 covering the period from the introduction of the epidemiological m...

Research paper thumbnail of Socioeconomic Differences in Retirement Adjustment among the Elderly Residing in Retirement Homes

Revija za sociologiju

The ageing of the population in Croatia and an increase in the number of elderly persons who reta... more The ageing of the population in Croatia and an increase in the number of elderly persons who retain their retirement status for a longer period call for more research on retirement adaptation. This study was focussed on providing a clearer insight into the relationship between socioeconomic characteristics and retirement adjustment, as well as the identification of factors that could increase a low level of retirement adjustment in older people. The research was conducted as a survey in spring 2018 in retirement homes in the Croatian town of Bjelovar and the city of Zagreb. It included 211 older people of both genders aged 65 and above. Retirement Adjustment Factor Questionnaire was used to assess Atchley's Model of Retirement Adjustment. The results confirmed the conceptual hypotheses from earlier studies. The socioeconomic characteristics of the participants such as level of education, type of retirement, monthly income level, and type of occupation were associated with the success of retirement adjustment in the Pre-Retirement, Honeymoon, Routine, and Termination phases from Atchley's Model of Retirement Adjustment, while the Honeymoon Phase was related only to retirement length. Aside from promoting academic and public discussions on the topic, the study findings have potential implications for creating social programmes to improve the quality of life of the elderly and provide a better understanding of how the older population living in retirement homes experience retirement.

Research paper thumbnail of Socioeconomic Differences in Retirement Adjustment among the Elderly Residing in Retirement Homes

Revija za sociologiju

The ageing of the population in Croatia and an increase in the number of elderly persons who reta... more The ageing of the population in Croatia and an increase in the number of elderly persons who retain their retirement status for a longer period call for more research on retirement adaptation. This study was focussed on providing a clearer insight into the relationship between socioeconomic characteristics and retirement adjustment, as well as the identification of factors that could increase a low level of retirement adjustment in older people. The research was conducted as a survey in spring 2018 in retirement homes in the Croatian town of Bjelovar and the city of Zagreb. It included 211 older people of both genders aged 65 and above. Retirement Adjustment Factor Questionnaire was used to assess Atchley's Model of Retirement Adjustment. The results confirmed the conceptual hypotheses from earlier studies. The socioeconomic characteristics of the participants such as level of education, type of retirement, monthly income level, and type of occupation were associated with the success of retirement adjustment in the Pre-Retirement, Honeymoon, Routine, and Termination phases from Atchley's Model of Retirement Adjustment, while the Honeymoon Phase was related only to retirement length. Aside from promoting academic and public discussions on the topic, the study findings have potential implications for creating social programmes to improve the quality of life of the elderly and provide a better understanding of how the older population living in retirement homes experience retirement.

Research paper thumbnail of Socioeconomic Differences in Retirement Adjustment among the Elderly Residing in Retirement Homes

Revija za sociologiju

The ageing of the population in Croatia and an increase in the number of elderly persons who reta... more The ageing of the population in Croatia and an increase in the number of elderly persons who retain their retirement status for a longer period call for more research on retirement adaptation. This study was focussed on providing a clearer insight into the relationship between socioeconomic characteristics and retirement adjustment, as well as the identification of factors that could increase a low level of retirement adjustment in older people. The research was conducted as a survey in spring 2018 in retirement homes in the Croatian town of Bjelovar and the city of Zagreb. It included 211 older people of both genders aged 65 and above. Retirement Adjustment Factor Questionnaire was used to assess Atchley's Model of Retirement Adjustment. The results confirmed the conceptual hypotheses from earlier studies. The socioeconomic characteristics of the participants such as level of education, type of retirement, monthly income level, and type of occupation were associated with the success of retirement adjustment in the Pre-Retirement, Honeymoon, Routine, and Termination phases from Atchley's Model of Retirement Adjustment, while the Honeymoon Phase was related only to retirement length. Aside from promoting academic and public discussions on the topic, the study findings have potential implications for creating social programmes to improve the quality of life of the elderly and provide a better understanding of how the older population living in retirement homes experience retirement.