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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2015.13.11.433

The influence of the locus of control of middle aged on life satisfaction and preparation for old age among in the times of convergence  

Lee, Hee-Youn (Dept. of Social Work, Seoul Cyber University)
Jeon, Hye-Seong (Dept. of Graduate School of Legal Studies and Public Administration, Dankook University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.13, no.11, 2015 , pp. 433-440 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper was to explore the effect of the locus of control on life satisfaction and preparation for old age among middle-aged adults in the time of Convergence. This survey was conducted from September to December 2013, and 284responses were used for the analysis. The data was analyzed by descriptive statistics, Pearson Correlation and Multiple Regression. The research findings could be summarized as the followings. First, the locus of control had significantly positive effect on life satisfaction, Second, the locus of control also had significant effect on preparation for old age among middle-aged adults. Third, life satisfaction between preparation for old age had positive correlations with life satisfaction.
Keywords
Middle-Aged; Locus of control; Life satisfaction; Preparation for old age; Digital university; aging society; Convergence;
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