A new academic report, co-published by the International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS) at the University of Derby and by TAEN, explores the reflections, projections and interpretations of work and career to date of people approaching 60. 

The report captures the views of the near 60 year olds in their own words as far as possible, comments and analyses these and relates them to relevant theory.  The study adopts a qualitative approach and uses primarily one to one in-depth interviews with 22 individuals approaching the age of 60 from a range of occupations, and employment statuses.  The report also reviews literature in a number of fields: narrative theory, career theory, change management, gender issues and the economic, social and historical issues related to the period 1948 to 2009. 

The authors of the report are:  Margaret Christopoulos, a former careers advisor, manager and researcher and currently a Continuing Professional Development co-ordinator at iCeGS; and Valerie Bromage, a retired MOD civil servant and learning centre manager, who contributed to the analysis of data.