Assessment on the Quality of Life of Retired Employees

by Ivy Amor C. Urbina, RSW, Lovely Rose A. Egar

Published: May 1, 2026 • DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2026.100400175

Abstract

Retirement brings changes. It has impacts on health, social roles and finances. This renders quality of life of retirees significant. Most programs assist citizens, nevertheless, they do not target retirees. This study looked at the quality of life of retired employees in Impasugong, Bukidnon. The study investigated if physical health, family and peer support, enough income, social and spiritual activities affected their quality of life. 100 retirees were surveyed using the adapted questionnaire of WHO. Results showed that retirees had physical health. They were much supported by their family and friends. They were earning money and participating in numerous social and spiritual events. The researcher discovered that quality of life was connected to health, family and peer support, income sufficiency, social and spiritual activities. The analysis revealed that a high quality of life was predicted by the sufficient income and good physical health. This paper indicates that retirement is complicated, it requires security, good health, positive relationships and activities. Policymakers, social workers and local government units can use these findings to design programs that help retirees. These programs can improve health support, income security and opportunities for spiritual participation for retirees. The study findings can help create programs that focus on retirees that can make retirement better. Retirement programs can provide health support, income security and social activities. Retirees need support. They need security. They also need to stay engaged.