Factors associated with quality of life in retirement: a systematic review

The purpose of this review was to determine the effects of retirement on quality of life and associated factors among older adults. This integrative review addressed the following question: what factors are associated with the health and quality of life of retired older adults? Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde and PubMed databases were searched using the following terms: retirement, quality of life, and health. Searches were conducted between June and December 2020. A total of 22 studies were included in the sample, categorized as follows: financial situation, social life, health conditions, and retirement preparation programs. The results indicate that quality of life among retirees is influenced by socioeconomic conditions, and the factors associated with this phenomenon differ according to culture, education, income, and professional category.