Data from research found that a lack of self-confidence in older retirees is likely to _______.

A) impede adjustment to retirement
B) result in ego transcendence
C) minimize the risk of depression
D) enable selective optimization with compensation

Self-Confidence

A sense of trust in one's abilities, qualities, and judgment, fundamental to the development of an individual's personality and mental health.

Adjustment To Retirement

The process of adapting to a new lifestyle and identity following the end of one's career.

Ego Transcendence

A psychological state in which an individual surpasses the self-centered aspects of the ego, achieving a greater sense of connection and purpose.