Working people of 60 years and older > Wave 1

Longitudinal Wave

General Information

Title
Wave 1
Project Number
392.1
Abstract
This survey is about how employees of 60 years or older experience paid work.
Longitudinal Type
Longitudinal Wave
Begin date
07-03-2022
End date
29-03-2022
Researcher
Kène Henkens (Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI))
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2025 Centerdata
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57990/w363-ts98
Funding Organization
ODISSEI, OCW (Domeinplan SSH), Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI)

Datasets and documentation

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Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch

Data Files

English SPSS file
English STATA file
English CSV file

Variables

Variable name Variable Label
nomem_encrNumber of the household member encrypted
yv22a_mYear and month of the field work period
yv22a001According to our information, you work in paid employment (possibly in addition to other activities). Is that correct?
yv22a002How satisfied are you about your relations with your colleagues and your manager? Relationship with colleagues
yv22a003How satisfied are you about your relations with your colleagues and your manager? Relationship with manager
yv22a004Please indicate how important the following matters are in your life. To always be learning new things
yv22a005Please indicate how important the following matters are in your life. To fully develop my talents
yv22a006Please indicate how important the following matters are in your life. To fully develop myself
yv22a007The management does not judge people by their age.
yv22a008All employees are treated equally here, regardless of their age.
yv22a009New responsibilities are rarely assigned to people aged 60 or older in this organization.
yv22a010Once their retirement is just a few years away, older employees no longer really count in this organization.
yv22a011Our organization makes it easy for employees of all ages to function and to be accepted.
yv22a012Where I work, employees can grow and advance, regardless of their age.
yv22a013Managers in our organization demonstrate in practice that they consider age diversity to be important in the recruitment and retainment of employees.
yv22a014My direct manager is good at managing employees of all ages.
yv22a015In this organization, managers encourage older employees to keep their knowledge up to date.
yv22a016Training older employees is a high priority in this organization.
yv22a017In this organization, employees who continue to develop themselves are rewarded.
yv22a018Older employees are appreciated when they continue to develop themselves.
yv22a019In my organization, older employees who make an effort to learn new things are appreciated and respected.
yv22a020Were any schooling opportunities available to you within your organization in the past twelve months?
yv22a021Did you take part in any course within your organization in the past twelve months?
yv22a022I actively participate in internal courses that are relevant to my jobs.
yv22a023I continuously learn new job-specific knowledge and skills thanks to schooling within this organization.
yv22a024I continuously learn new general knowledge and skills thanks to schooling within this organization.
yv22a025The things I find important in life are the same as the things that my company appreciates.
yv22a026My personal values are a good fit with the values and culture of my organization.
yv22a027The values and culture of my organization are a good fit with the things I consider important in life.
yv22a028What my job offers me fits well with what I want from a job.
yv22a029Things that I consider important in a job are reflected well in my current job.
yv22a030My current job offers me almost everything that I consider important in a job.
yv22a031My own skills are a very good fit with the demands of my job.
yv22a032My capacities and training are a good fit with the demands of my job.
yv22a033My knowledge and unique skills are a good fit with what my job demands of me. 
yv22a034I am confident that I do my job well.
yv22a035I am convinced of my ability to do my job well. 
yv22a036I have a good grasp of the necessary skills for my job.
yv22a037Please provide an estimate of your total assets (own home, savings, stock etc. minus any debts/mortgage).
yv22a038Was it difficult to answer the questions?
yv22a039Were the questions sufficiently clear?
yv22a040Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things?
yv22a041Was it an interesting subject?
yv22a042Did you enjoy answering the questions?
yv22a043Starting date questionnaire
yv22a044Starting time questionnaire
yv22a045End date questionnaire
yv22a046End time questionnaire
yv22a047Duration in seconds

Response Information

Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 408 (100.0%)
Non-response: 34 (8.3%)
Response: 374 (91.7%)
Complete: 371 (90.9%)
Incomplete: 3 (0.7%)
Collection Events
Period
07-03-2022 to 29-03-2022
Sample
Panel members of 60 years or older who work in paid employment.
Collection Mode
Internet Survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.