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1인 가구 남성과 여성의 행복감 관련 요인: 2017년 지역사회건강조사 자료 활용

Factors related to Happiness of Male and Female Individuals in One-Person Households: Using the 2017 Community Health Survey

  • 투고 : 2019.07.25
  • 심사 : 2019.08.08
  • 발행 : 2019.08.31

초록

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the happiness level of one-person households according to gender in Korea and identify factors influencing householders' happiness. Methods: This was a descriptive correlational study design using the 2017 Community Health Survey data. The participants were 8,724 male and 16,810 female individuals in one-person households. Complex samples descriptive statistics, cross analysis, general linear model, and multi-order regression were conducted to identify the health status, health behavior, and factors influencing happiness. Results: The mean score of happiness was higher in female than male individuals. The main factors of happiness of male householders were suicide thought experience, subjective health level, and experience of having necessary medical services. The main factors of happiness of female householders were suicide thought experience, household income, depression experience. Conclusion: It is necessary to develop and implement nursing interventions and policies according to priorities for the happiness of one-person householders.

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