Manners, BruceWilliams, PeterMorey, Peter J.Erasmus, Bernadene2023-11-012023-11-012022-01-012021-04-15<p>Erasmus, B., Morey, P. J., Williams, P., & Manners, B. (2022). Shifting gears: An exploratory study of factors impacting the well-being of retired faith-based Ministers in Australia and New Zealand. <em>Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging, 34</em>(2), 96-120. https://doi.org/10.1080/15528030.2021.1913467</p>1552-8049https://doi.org/10.1080/15528030.2021.1913467https://research.avondale.edu.au/handle/123456789/22504614<p>The rising tide of aged citizens globally suggests a compelling argument for increased understanding of factors impacting aging and retirement. Extended insight into the well-being of lesser studied groups offer suggestions to potentially enhance future planning for aging citizens. A study exploring the experience of clergy in Australia and New Zealand suggests a substantive theory on retirement in this context. A grounded study approach was adopted as best fit. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 42 retired clergy and their wives. Findings suggest the underpinning role of spirituality in the primary elements of; choice, flexibility and connectivity as factors impacting the well-being of faith-based retirees in this context.</p>en-us<p>Due to copyright restrictions this article is unavailable for download.</p> <p>Copyright Taylor and Francis</p>Spiritualityretirementchurch ministersagedwellbeingconnectionJournal Article