• Asian Journal for Public Opinion Research
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.1-17
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• 2018

As societal interest in inequality increases in Korea, both public and academic discussion on inequality is also on the rise. In order to more effectively discuss the problems of rising inequality, however, it is essential to study the consequences and implications of inequality. This study examines one of the consequences of inequality, particularly on individuals - the relationship between an individual's perception of inequality and his/her evaluation of societal health, such as social trust and social mobility. According to a statistical analysis of the Korean Academic Multimode Open Survey for Social Sciences (KAMOS), those who perceive the level of income and wealth inequality in Korea as more unequal tend to have a lower level of trust toward Korean society and Korean people, as well as a lower expectation for both intra- and intergenerational social mobility. This study, which shows that rising inequality could have a negative impact at the individual level, not only extends the scope of the consequence-of-inequality studies from the society-oriented toward the individual-oriented, but it also has significant implications for the field, suggesting a new direction for future studies.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.277-284
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• 2015

Background: This study investigates the relationship of socioeconomic status with adverse birth outcomes (low birth weight, preterm birth) and the relationship of socioeconomic status with infant mortality, using the birth cohort in Korea, 1995-2010. Methods: 8,648,035 births from National Statistics Offics, 1995-2010 were studied with respect to social variation in adverse birth outcomes and infant mortality in Korea. The effect of social inequality was examined against adverse birth outcomes and infant mortality using multivariate logistic regression after controlling for other covariates. Results: Social inequality were observed in adverse birth outcomes: low birth weight (LBW, 1,500-2,499 g), very LBW (1,000-1,499 g), and extremely LBW (500-999 g) as well as moderately preterm birth (PTB, 33-36 weeks), very PTB (28-32 weeks), extremely PTB (22-27 weeks), and infant mortality. The effect of social inequality was higher among moderately LBW (1,500-2,499 g) and PTB (33-36 weeks) than very or extremely LBW and PTB. Conclusion: The social inequality in adverse birth outcomes (low birth weight and preterm) and infant mortality existed and increased in Korea from 1995 to 2010. The effect of maternal education on adverse birth outcomes as well as infant mortality was apparent in the study results. Especially, social inequailiy in infant mortality was greater among the sub-normal births (low birth weight [1,500-2,499 g] or preterm birth [33-36 weeks]), which suggests, social interventions should aim at more among the subnormal births. This study suggest that tackling inequality in births as well as infant mortality should be focused on the social inequality itself.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.295-303
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• 2021

The relevance of the research is due to the fact that the issue of poverty is one of the most acute social problems of the beginning of the third millennium. The phenomenon of poverty is widespread in third world countries as well as it is observed in relatively developed countries. Poverty rates in Latin America are threatening. Consequently, the issue of social and economic inequality in these countries has become extremely acute. The purpose of the research: to identify the causes of poverty and social inequality and substantiate the main directions of poverty reduction in third world countries. The research methods: comparative analysis; index method; systematization; grouping; generalization. Results. The classification of the causes of poverty has been carried out and the directions of its overcoming in the countries of Latin America on groups of indicators have been defined, namely: 1) political; 2) economic; 3) demographic; 4) regional-geographical; 5) social; 6) qualification; 7) personal. Based on the Net Domestic Product indicator, a comparison of economic indicators of the studied countries has been carried out. It has been revealed that from 1990 to 2018 income inequality increased in 52 of 119 countries studied, and decreased in 57 states. Inequality has increased in the world's most populous countries, particularly China and India. In general, countries with growing inequality are home to more than two-thirds (71%) of the world's population. Trends in the distribution of income in the world have been investigated by applying the Gini index, the high level of which is observed in Latin America (Colombia 48,9%, Panama 46,1%, Chile and Mexico 45,9%). The forecast of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on this issue has been outlined; the ways of its impact on the economies of the countries have been studied. As a result of the study, the main directions and mechanisms of the strategy for poverty reduction and social inequality in the third world countries have been identified. The implementation of the poverty reduction strategy presented in this academic paper may have a positive impact on the economic situation of the population of Latin American countries.

• 사회복지연구
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.65-84
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• 2010

불평등 지수의 분해란 사회 전체의 불평등을, 이에 영향을 미치는 개별원천들로 분해하여, 그 원인을 밝히고자 하는 것이다. 기존에는 개별요인들이 전체 불평등에서 정량적으로 차지하는 절대적 기여도에만 관심을 가져왔다. 그러나 불평등 완화를 위한 정책을 효과적으로 수행하기 위해서는, 개별원천들이 가지고 있는 한계적인 불평등 효과를 아는 것이 더 중요할 것으로 생각된다. 본 연구에서는 이를 위하여 대표적인 불평등 지수라 할 수 있는 지니계수를 소득원천별 혹은 사회복지 프로그램별로 분해하고, 각각의 Gini Income Elasticity(GIE)를 계산하였다. 분석결과에 따르면, '상용근로자 소득'과 '고용주 및 자영자 소득'의 GIE가 각각 1.205와 1.867로, 이들의 증가는 사회 전체의 불평등을 악화시킬 수 있는 소득원천들로 분류되었다. 이러한 GIE를 이용한 분석방법은 소득원천 혹은 사회복지 프로그램들의 불평등 효과를 분석하는데 있어서 하나의 유용한 방법의 될 수 있을 것이다.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.229-240
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• 2022

This article examines the link between regional disparity and social mobility in India. There has been a steady rise in economic inequality in India. The rapid economic growth coupled with a rise in income inequality is a serious concern in India. While the emphasis is on inclusive growth, it appears difficult to tackle the problem without looking at the intricacies of the problem. The Social Mobility Index is an important tool that focuses on bringing long-term equality by identifying priority policy areas in the country. We used a multivariate statistical approach to construct a social mobility index at the regional level by considering several social and economic variables. Our findings show that while the Union Territory of Delhi ranks first in the social mobility index, Chhattisgarh has the least social mobility. From a policy perspective, a comprehensive examination of the determinants of the social mobility index shows that health, education access, and quality, and equity of education are of great importance in improving social mobility. Considering India's potential economic growth resulting from its 'demographic dividend' and improved access, markets, and technology, increasing social mobility through facilitating equal opportunities in society is key to achieving inclusive growth.

• 한국문헌정보학회지
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.263-287
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• 2021

한국사회의 불평등과 관련된 연구는 다양한 영역에서 산발적으로 진행되어 왔다. 이 연구에서는 불평등 관련 연구 동향을 한국학술지인용색인을 통해 수집한 논문 데이터를 활용하여 기초 통계 분석, 단어 동시 출현 분석, 주 경로 분석을 통해 통합적으로 분석하였다. 기초 통계 분석을 통해 핵심저자, 저널, 논문을 파악할 수 있었다. 동시출현 분석을 통해 소득불평등, 교육불평등, 복지불평등, 불평등 정책이 핵심 주제로 확인되었다. 주 경로 분석을 통해 2004년 이후의 불평등 연구 흐름은 두 가지로 나타났다. 하나는 경제적 불평등에 관한 연구이고, 다른 하나는 건강 불평등 및 사회 구조적 불평등과 관련된 연구로 나타났다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제55권4호
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• pp.379-388
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• 2022

Objectives: Throughout history, societies have been impacted by inequality. Many studies have been conducted on the topic more broadly, but only a few have investigated inequalities in out-of-pocket health payments (OHP). This study measures OHP inequality trends among the Iranian households. Methods: This study used data from the Iranian Statistics Center on Iranian household income and expenditures. The analysis included a total of 995 300 households during the 36 years from 1984 to 2019. The Gini coefficient, Atkinson index, and Theil index were calculated for Iranian OHP. Results: Average Iranian household OHP increased from 33 US dollar (USD) in 1984 to 47 USD in 2019. During this 36-year span, the average±standard deviation Gini coefficient for OHP was 0.73±0.04, and the Atkinson and Theil indexes were 0.68±0.05 and 1.14±0.29, respectively. The Gini coefficients for the subcategories of OHP of outpatient diagnostic services, medical assistant accessories, hospital inpatient services, and addiction cessation were 0.70, 0.61, 0.84, and 0.64, respectively. Conclusions: In this study, we scrutinized trends of inequality in the OHP of Iranian households. Inequality in OHP decreased slightly over the past four decades. An analysis of trends among different subgroups revealed that affluent households, such as households with insurance coverage and households in higher income deciles, experienced higher inequality. Therefore, lower inequality in health care expenditures may be related to restricted access to health care services in Iran.

• 한국사회복지학
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• 제64권4호
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• pp.163-188
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• 2012

본 연구는 한국노동패널 자료를 활용하여 외환위기 이후 십여 년간 노인 소득불평등 추이의 영향요인을 분석하였다. 분석 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 노인 소득불평등은 1999~2002년에 증가하고 2002~2008년에 감소하였다. 둘째, 성인 자녀와의 동거 감소, 독거노인 증가, 노인이 스스로 생계를 책임지는 노인가구주 가구 증가 등의 가구구성 변화가 불평등 증가에 기여하였고, 2002~2008년에는 사적이전의 불평등 기여도가 증가하였다. 셋째, 노인 교육수준의 향상과 근로활동의 변화가 불평등 증가에 기여하였다. 넷째, 근로소득의 비중이 감소하고 있고, 2002~2008년에는 근로소득의 불평등 기여도가 크게 감소하였다. 다섯째, 사회보험소득의 불평등 기여도는 1999~2002년에 증가하고 2002~2008년에 감소하였다.

• 한국사회복지학
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• 제61권2호
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• pp.391-415
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• 2009

본 연구는 남성과 여성을 동질집단으로 간주한 기존의 소득불평등 관련 연구의 한계를 지적하고, 외환위기 이후 소득불평등 변화의 추이와 원인을 성별 집단으로 구분하여 복잡 다양한 소득불평등 양상을 보다 명확히 규명하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 한국노동패널조사(KLIPS) 1-9차년도 자료를 이용하였으며 소득불평등 변화의 원인을 밝히기 위해 요인분해 방법을 사용하였다. 연구결과 분석기간 전체적으로 여성의 소득불평등 수준이 남성보다 높았으며 소득불평등도의 연도별 변화 폭도 여성이 큰 것으로 나타났다. 소득불평등의 원인으로 여성의 경우 혼인상태, 연령 등이 중요했으나 남성은 종사상 지위, 산업, 직업 등의 노동시장 특성이 중요했다. 본 연구에 의해 소득불평등 완화를 위한 사회정책을 수립하는데 있어 성별 차이가 반드시 고려되어야 함이 실증적으로 밝혀졌으며, 소득보장 및 노동시장 정책에서의 개선방안이 논의되었다.

• 보건교육건강증진학회지
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.43-51
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• 2015

Objectives: Socioeconomic factors are one of the significant factors explaining drinking problems in our society. From the poverty and inequality perspective, not only absolute poverty but perceived level of poverty or inequality has a direct effect on one's health and health behaviors. The purpose of the study is to explore the growth trajectories of problem drinking in Korea in relation to poverty and perceived income. Methods: Data from 13,414 adults were analyzed using 4 years of data (2010 to 2014) from the Korea Welfare Panel. Main variables included poverty status, perceived income inequality, and problem drinking. A latent growth modeling was employed for the analysis. Results: The non-poverty group had higher initial level of problem drinking; however, the poverty group showed higher rate of increase in problem drinking rate. The perceived income inequality had no significant influence on the initial level, but over time, those with higher level of perceived income inequality showed higher rate of increase in problem drinking. Conclusions: Findings showed that poverty and inequality affect changes in problem drinking. Efforts to prevent and decrease problems related to alcohol should not only focus on changing individuals' behavior but also on decreasing the inequality gap.