Journal of Families and Better Life (가정과삶의질연구)

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A Study on the Elderly Workers' Psychological Well-being - An Application of the Demand-Control-Support Model

경제 활동을 하는 남녀 노인의 삶의 질에 관한 탐색적 연구 - 요구-조절-지지 모델을 중심으로

  • 조윤주 (연세대학교 아동.가족학과) ;
  • 이숙현 (연세대학교 아동.가족학과)
  • Published : 2007.10.31
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Abstract

This study examined the differences of elderly workers' psychological well-being according to gender and explored the variables which account for their psychological well-being. Paid laborers aged 60 or older(eight-five men and nine-eight females) were interviewed. The psychological well-being of male workers was higher than that of the female workers. The control level of activity and family support were the variables that explained the psychological well-being of male paid workers. The higher the control level of activity was, and the more support given from family, the higher the psychological well-being scores they showed. Educational level, demand level of activity, and material reward determined the psychological well-being of female workers. The higher their educational level was, the lower the demand level of activity was, and the fewer rewards they received from paid work, the higher their psychological well-being was.

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