Retirement goals
Single Wave Study
General Information
Title
Retirement goals
Project Number
410
Abstract
This questionnaire is about different retirement goals people have.
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
12-02-2024
End date
27-02-2024
Researcher
Yadi Yang (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2025 Centerdata
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57990/a3t3-w662
Funding Organization
ODISSEI,
OCW (Domeinplan SSH),
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Datasets and documentation
View Documentation
Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch
Data Files
English SPSS file
English STATA file
English CSV file
Variables
| Variable name | Variable Label |
|---|---|
| nomem_encr | Number of the household member encrypted |
| aax24a_m | Year and month of the field work period |
| aax24a001 | Random number. Which experimental condition was the panel member assigned to? |
| aax24a002 | Preloaded variable. To which income group does the panel member belong? |
| aax24a003 | Permutation variable. Which response option was shown first? |
| aax24a004 | Permutation variable. Which response option was shown second? |
| aax24a005 | Permutation variable. Which response option was shown third? |
| aax24a006 | Permutation variable. Which response option was shown fourth? |
| aax24a007 | Random number. Which option was shown on the left in the first set of choices? |
| aax24a008 | Random number. Which option was shown on the left in the second set of choices? |
| aax24a009 | Random number. Which option was shown on the left in the third set of choices? |
| aax24a010 | Random number. Which option was shown on the left in the fourth set of choices? |
| aax24a011 | Random number. Which option was shown on the left in the fifth set of choices? |
| aax24a012 | Random number. Which option was shown on the left in the sixth set of choices? |
| aax24a013 | Random number. Which option was shown on the left in the seventh set of choices? |
| aax24a014 | Random number. Which option was shown on the left in the eighth set of choices? |
| aax24a015 | Random number. Which option was shown on the left in the ninth set of choices? |
| aax24a016 | Random number. Which option was shown on the left in the tenth set of choices? |
| aax24a017 | What are your goals for your retirement? Goal 1 |
| aax24a018 | What are your goals for your retirement? Goal 2 |
| aax24a019 | What are your goals for your retirement? Goal 3 |
| aax24a020 | What are your goals for your retirement? Goal 4 |
| aax24a021 | What are your goals for your retirement? Goal 5 |
| aax24a022 | What are your goals for your retirement? Goal 6 |
| aax24a023 | What are your goals for your retirement? Goal 7 |
| aax24a024 | What are your goals for your retirement? Goal 8 |
| aax24a025 | Goal 1. Money or leisure? |
| aax24a026 | Goal 2. Money or leisure? |
| aax24a027 | Goal 3. Money or leisure? |
| aax24a028 | Goal 4. Money or leisure? |
| aax24a029 | Goal 5. Money or leisure? |
| aax24a030 | Goal 6. Money or leisure? |
| aax24a031 | Goal 7. Money or leisure? |
| aax24a032 | Goal 8. Money or leisure? |
| aax24a033 | Goal 1. Achieve or prevent something? |
| aax24a034 | Goal 2. Achieve or prevent something? |
| aax24a035 | Goal 3. Achieve or prevent something? |
| aax24a036 | Goal 4. Achieve or prevent something? |
| aax24a037 | Goal 5. Achieve or prevent something? |
| aax24a038 | Goal 6. Achieve or prevent something? |
| aax24a039 | Goal 7. Achieve or prevent something? |
| aax24a040 | Goal 8. Achieve or prevent something? |
| aax24a041 | Did any other retirement goals occur to you while answering the previous questions? |
| aax24a042 | Extra retirement goal 1 |
| aax24a043 | Extra retirement goal 2 |
| aax24a044 | Extra retirement goal 3 |
| aax24a045 | Extra retirement goal 4 |
| aax24a046 | Extra retirement goal 5 |
| aax24a047 | Extra retirement goal 1. Money or leisure? |
| aax24a048 | Extra retirement goal 2. Money or leisure? |
| aax24a049 | Extra retirement goal 3. Money or leisure? |
| aax24a050 | Extra retirement goal 4. Money or leisure? |
| aax24a051 | Extra retirement goal 5. Money or leisure? |
| aax24a052 | Extra retirement goal 1. Achieve or prevent something? |
| aax24a053 | Extra retirement goal 2. Achieve or prevent something? |
| aax24a054 | Extra retirement goal 3. Achieve or prevent something? |
| aax24a055 | Extra retirement goal 4. Achieve or prevent something? |
| aax24a056 | Extra retirement goal 5. Achieve or prevent something? |
| aax24a057 | Of all the retirement goals you wrote down, which is your most important goal? |
| aax24a058 | Please use the slider to indicate which of these two goals most closely matches your own goals. |
| aax24a059 | Please use the slider to indicate which of these two goals most closely matches your own goals. I really don’t know |
| aax24a060 | Please use the slider to indicate which of these two goals most closely matches your own goals. |
| aax24a061 | Please use the slider to indicate which of these two goals most closely matches your own goals. I really don’t know |
| aax24a062 | Thinking about your personal retirement goals (money-related and leisure-related), which kind of goal is more important to you? |
| aax24a063 | Thinking about your personal retirement goals (money-related and leisure-related), which kind of goal is more important to you? I really don’t know |
| aax24a064 | Below is a list of financial (money-related) goals that many people have. Which of these goals are also personal goals of yours? A life-long retirement income that does not end |
| aax24a065 | Below is a list of financial (money-related) goals that many people have. Which of these goals are also personal goals of yours? Making sure that your retirement income is as high as possible |
| aax24a066 | Below is a list of financial (money-related) goals that many people have. Which of these goals are also personal goals of yours? Preventing debts |
| aax24a067 | Below is a list of financial (money-related) goals that many people have. Which of these goals are also personal goals of yours? Make sure I have multiple sources of income |
| aax24a068 | Below is a list of financial (money-related) goals that many people have. Which of these goals are also personal goals of yours? Save up enough to be able to deal with unexpected expenses |
| aax24a069 | Below is a list of financial (money-related) goals that many people have. Which of these goals are also personal goals of yours? Gifting assets to children and/or grandchildren |
| aax24a070 | Below is a list of financial (money-related) goals that many people have. Which of these goals are also personal goals of yours? None of these are goals of mine |
| aax24a071 | Below are a number of leisure goals that a lot of people set for their retirement. Which of these goals are also personal goals of yours? Preventing boredom by doing new things |
| aax24a072 | Below are a number of leisure goals that a lot of people set for their retirement. Which of these goals are also personal goals of yours? Traveling and/or going on vacation |
| aax24a073 | Below are a number of leisure goals that a lot of people set for their retirement. Which of these goals are also personal goals of yours? Preventing illness through a healthy and active lifestyle |
| aax24a074 | Below are a number of leisure goals that a lot of people set for their retirement. Which of these goals are also personal goals of yours? Spending more time with family and friends |
| aax24a075 | Below are a number of leisure goals that a lot of people set for their retirement. Which of these goals are also personal goals of yours? Not having to continue working for longer than necessary |
| aax24a076 | Below are a number of leisure goals that a lot of people set for their retirement. Which of these goals are also personal goals of yours? Contributing to society by doing volunteer work |
| aax24a077 | Below are a number of leisure goals that a lot of people set for their retirement. Which of these goals are also personal goals of yours? None of these are goals of mine |
| aax24a078 | At what age do you expect your AOW pension to start? |
| aax24a079 | At what age do you expect to retire? |
| aax24a080 | How long do you personally expect to live? I expect to live… |
| aax24a081 | From which sources do you expect to receive income after you retire? AOW (old-age pension) – A pension benefit from the state based on your work history |
| aax24a082 | From which sources do you expect to receive income after you retire? Pension fund – Income from a pension scheme sponsored by your employer |
| aax24a083 | From which sources do you expect to receive income after you retire? Personal savings and investments - Income from money that you saved up in personal accounts or investments |
| aax24a084 | From which sources do you expect to receive income after you retire? Real estate – Income from renting out e.g. a house |
| aax24a085 | From which sources do you expect to receive income after you retire? Work after retirement – Income from part-time or occasional work during your retirement |
| aax24a086 | From which sources do you expect to receive income after you retire? Annuities – Regular payments from financial products designed to provide a stable flow of income |
| aax24a087 | From which sources do you expect to receive income after you retire? Inheritance – Income from bequests from family members or relatives |
| aax24a088 | From which sources do you expect to receive income after you retire? Other, namely: |
| aax24a089 | From which sources do you expect to receive income after you retire? I really don’t know |
| aax24a090 | From which sources do you expect to receive income after you retire? Other, namely: [text] |
| aax24a091 | Thinking about making extra investments for your pension income (e.g. by setting aside or investing money for the future), how much risk are you prepared to take with your pension investments? |
| aax24a092 | Thinking about making extra investments for your pension income (e.g. by setting aside or investing money for the future), how much risk are you prepared to take with your pension investments? I really don’t know |
| aax24a093 | I think about what the future could be like and try to influence it through my everyday behavior |
| aax24a094 | I am prepared to sacrifice my immediate happiness or well-being in order to achieve certain results in the future |
| aax24a095 | Choice 1. Please indicate which option you prefer. |
| aax24a096 | Choice 2. Please indicate which option you prefer. |
| aax24a097 | Choice 3. Please indicate which option you prefer. |
| aax24a098 | Choice 4. Please indicate which option you prefer. |
| aax24a099 | Choice 5. Please indicate which option you prefer. |
| aax24a100 | Choice 6. Please indicate which option you prefer. |
| aax24a101 | Choice 7. Please indicate which option you prefer. |
| aax24a102 | Choice 8. Please indicate which option you prefer. |
| aax24a103 | Choice 9. Please indicate which option you prefer. |
| aax24a104 | Choice 10. Please indicate which option you prefer. |
| aax24a105 | You have just made ten choices. Which of the four goals below best reflects what you focused on in making your retirement choices? |
| aax24a106 | Was it difficult to answer the questions? |
| aax24a107 | Were the questions sufficiently clear? |
| aax24a108 | Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things? |
| aax24a109 | Was it an interesting subject? |
| aax24a110 | Did you enjoy answering the questions? |
| aax24a111 | Starting date questionnaire |
| aax24a112 | Starting time questionnaire |
| aax24a113 | End date questionnaire |
| aax24a114 | End time questionnaire |
| aax24a115 | Duration in seconds |
Response Information
Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 2,545 (100.0%)Non-response: 864 (33.9%)
Response: 1,681 (66.1%)
Complete: 1,644 (64.6%)
Incomplete: 37 (1.5%)
Collection Events
Period
12-02-2024 to 27-02-2024
Sample
Panel members aged between 30 – 60 a) who are currently working in employment or b)
who are self-employed but are saving for retirement through a pension fund.
Collection Mode
Internet Survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.