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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2014.12.10.73

Factors Affecting Baby Boomer's Life Satisfaction: Focusing on Gender Difference  

Lee, Seong Gyu (Department of Social Welfare, University of Seoul)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.12, no.10, 2014 , pp. 73-86 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate factors affecting Korean Baby Boomers' life satisfaction. Using data from Demographic Profiles and Welfare Needs of Middle Aged Persons(2010), this study focuses on whether there is a gender difference in predictors of life satisfaction. Analysis results show that there is a significant variability in predictors of life satisfaction by gender. Couple satisfaction, self-rated health status, and expectations for the standard of living after 10 years were significant for both male and female models. It was noticeable to report that internet use level and monthly household income were unique predictors for male model; spouse parent care burden and parent-child satisfaction were unique predictors for female model. These findings suggest that it is vital for policy planners to take gender differences into account when designing and formulating public policies for Korean Baby Boomer.
Keywords
baby boomer; life satisfaction; care burden; gender difference;
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