This study analyzed the perceptions of federal civil servant towards their retirement well-being, and how they were preparing themselves for this transition. Its aim was to contribute to a better understanding of their retirement process, as well as subsidizing public policies and retirement preparation programs. This study was performed at the University of Viçosa , state of Minas Gerias, Brazil, and the sample consisted of academic and technical-administrative staff. Data collection was carried out between August, 2010 and February, 2011, using semi-structured interviews. The analysis of the significance of retirement well-being was based on the discourse analysis model established by Patrick Charaudeau. The results suggested that the factors perceived as essential for retirement well-being were health and financial security, both linked to risk factors and survival. The factors considered positive in relation to retirement well-being were: education, family relationships, health and involvement in cultural and leisure activities. Negative aspects in the transition process were a lack of post-retirement work perspectives, of financial security, of prior knowledge of retirement process and possible loss of workplace friendships, all foreseeing possible transitional difficulties. The results emphasized the importance of including family in the retirement preparation program as supported by previous research. It is also evident that there is a lack of retirement preparation program by participants of this research. In conclusion, knowledge of the key factors that contribute to retirement well-being for each professional segment can lead to a higher adhesion to the Programs and consequently overall well-being for individuals and their families.
Retirement; Family; Health Promotion; Well-being; Federal Civil Servants; Retirement Preparation Programs
