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A Study on the Work Ability Index by the Type of Business, Age and Job

업종, 연령, 업무형태에 따른 작업능력지수에 관한 연구

  • Lee, Yu-Jeong (Department of Safety Engineering, Pukyong National University) ;
  • Chang, Seong-Rok (Devision of Safety Engineering, Pukyong National University)
  • Received : 2010.02.05
  • Accepted : 2010.02.25
  • Published : 2010.02.28
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Abstract

According to the Korea National Statistical Office data in 2008, the population over ages of 65 years would possess to 10.7% whole population of Korea in 2009 denoting Korea is already in the aging society. It is well-known that the possibility to work longer and to live better is highly related to the work ability of individuals. The objective of this study is to evaluate the work ability of each aged group using the Work Ability Index(WAI) in the shipbuilding industry, machinery industry and Korea housing corporation, and to assess the effect of the type of business, age and job on the WAI score. The results showed that no significant difference was identified on the effect of aging although work ability of some group(over 55 years) was a little higher than that of others. Also, type of business and job had a significant effect on WAI score. These results suggested that the work ability is not necessarily related to aging in Korean society. One possible explanation for this might be different cultural characteristics of Korean society.

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