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The Effects of Job Satisfaction on the Life Satisfaction of Individuals with Disabilities

  • Yunho Ji (Department of Tourism Administration, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Jangheon Han (Department of Tourism Management, Yongin University)
  • Received : 2023.02.28
  • Accepted : 2023.03.25
  • Published : 2023.03.31
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Abstract

Purpose - The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of job satisfaction related attributes on the level of life satisfaction of individuals with disabilities. Job satisfaction related elements consist of wage level, job stability, working condition, career development, and communication. Design/methodology/approach - For the data collection, this research made use of The Korean Panel Survey of Employment for people with disabilities, with the study period consisting of 2016-2018, and the number of observations measuring 4405. For the data analysis, the ordinary least square, fixed effect, and random effect regression models were used. Findings - The results indicate that the life satisfaction of people with disabilities is positively influenced by wage satisfaction, job stability satisfaction, working condition satisfaction, career development satisfaction, and communication satisfaction. Research implications or Originality - This study informs policy makers for the design of welfare for people with disability, specifically related to their labor conditions.

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