Older Women Who Work

Older Women Who Work:Resilience, Choice, and Changeprovides one of the first in-depth examinations ofwomenage 5 and older who havedelayedretirement,exploring personal and career identity, social roles, and quality of lifeconcerns. The seventeenthbookin APA's Division 35 Psychology of Women series, this edited volumepresents a rich array of qualitative and quantitative research on older women's experiences in the workplace. Chapterauthors share insights about how organizational leaders can change societal structures to better support the motivations and needs of diverse older women in the workplace. The bookalso describeshow consultants, educators, and mental health professionals can encourage development of personal grit, to help the growing numbers of older women exercise their right to opportunities and be adaptable in the face of employment challenges.