Abstract
The major objective of this paper is to present a prima facie case for the application of disengagement theory to the unemployed and in particular the long-term unemployed. Disengagement theory was originally formulated in the 1960s and has been the subject of some controversy but is still seen as a relevant theory within the field at social gerontology. As discussed below, in terms at applying disengagement theory to the unemployed, it is more those central issues or concepts contained within the theory rather than the overall theory itself that is seen as having relevance. For instance a number of postulates that emerge from disengagement theory are argued to have relevance to the unemployed and in particular the long-term unemployed. The last section of the paper analyses currently available Australian Bureau of Statistics labour force statistics which further reinforces the assertion that disengagement theory has relevance to the unemployed and in particular the long term unemployed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Sustainability, Inclusiveness and Governance: People Management Issues in the Organisation of the Future: the 10th Annual Pacific Employment Relations Association (PERA) Conference, 15-18 November 2010, Gold Coast, Qld. |
| Publisher | University of Ballarat |
| Pages | 11-20 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781876851422 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Event | Pacific Employment Relations Association. Conference - Duration: 15 Nov 2010 → … |
Conference
| Conference | Pacific Employment Relations Association. Conference |
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| Period | 15/11/10 → … |