The ideal of retiring at a certain age and living in isolation without engaging in work or family activities is not supported by data as a positive model for aging. Throughout history, elderly individuals did not favor this concept, feeling banished to an empty stage of life. Many individuals wished they could continue working rather than being forced into retirement. Instead of embracing idleness, retirees yearned for meaningful engagement and purpose in their lives, contradicting the notion of a leisure-focused retirement.

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