• 가정과삶의질연구
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2003

Determinants of consumption patterns of elderly couple and elderly single were investigated using the 1996 National Survey of Family Income and Expenditure by National Statistical Office. There were large differences in consumption patterns between the elderly couple and single in terms of monthly expenditures and average budget shares of individual consumption items. Consumption functions of individual items were estimated using double-log function. Major determinants of consumption functions were income, overspending behavior, educational level of householder, and net worth for both groups, householder's job status and city residence mainly for elderly couple, and age of householder mainly for elderly single. In addition, income elasticity of elderly households was larger than net worth elasticity for all consumption items.

• 한국주거학회논문집
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.89-102
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• 2000

This paper aims to analyze the changes in the structure of households with the eldery in Seoul and Taegu by time trands, using census data. The conclusions are as follows: The rate of the Single and Couple and Couple+Parent(s) Households with the eldery have been increasing. The rate of 3,4 generation households with the eldery has been decreasing. The trend towards single and Couple Households in Taegu was higher than that in Seoul. The result this paper is opposite to common knowledge that in general the speed of change in the large city is higher than that of in country town. And it is coincide with the results of the former papers of the writer.

• 한국농촌건축학회논문집
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2023

This study aims to analyze the trend of changes in the elderly living arrangement over the past 20 years and the reasons why the elderly choose these changes. The subjects of the survey were households aged 65 years or older in Korea. Data from the survey of Ministry of Health and Welfare conducted in 2004, 2014, 2020 were used for the analysis. The result of analysis was as follows; First, since 2000, the number of elderly households living with their children has been rapidly decreasing, while the number of elderly couple households and single elderly households is gradually increasing. Second, elderly living alone appeared more in rural areas, women, older people, and elderly with low education. They are in a vulnerable position that needs help. Therefore, welfare policies for the elderly should be focused on elderly single households. Finally the reason for choosing elderly single household in 2020 was that the voluntary choice by the individual accounted for a much higher rate than the unintentional choice by the children. In addition, the life satisfaction of the elderly who arbitrarily selected the living arrangement was higher than that of the elderly who deliberately chose the living arrangement.

• 가정과삶의질연구
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.23-36
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to suggest the marital communication methods for improving the quality of marriage and life for the elderly couples. For this study we considered variables affected on the marital communication of elderly couples. I investigated 394 elderly men and women living with only their spouse and analyzed data with SPSS PC WIN. The major findings were as follows: 1) The findings showed that there were high level of communication between the elderly males and females who lived with the spouses without adult children. 2) Variables that influenced the elderly couples' communication were as follows: for the elderly males, intimacy between husband and wife, self-esteem, and gender role attitude; for the elderly females, intimacy between husband and wife, health condition, tendency toward relationships, and intention to keep the elderly couple household.

• 한국주거학회논문집
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.89-102
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• 1999

• 가족자원경영과 정책
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.133-149
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• 1998

The purpose of this study was to analyze the expenditure state of midlife households for elderly life stage and to find out the variables that have influence upon these expenditure. The findings are follows: 1) The expenditure state was influenced by various as like wife’s age, couple’s education, number of children, husband’s retiring allowance, monthly savings, whole assets of households, level of dependence upon own children, etc. 2) The demand for economic preparation, program about elderly life, information and welfare system was related to the practical expenditure state absolutely and relatevely. The result showed that the husbands’retiring allowance was the most effective variable to the expenditure state for the elderly life. In conclusion the rational distribution of economics resources according to the family life stage is very important for the economic welfare of households.

• 가정과삶의질연구
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.197-215
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• 2005

The purpose of this study is to examine how the causal relationships between independent variables, marital communication decision making participation and family life satisfaction of elderly in couple household. The survey was conducted from May 26 to July 21, 2003. Total 394(male: 186, female: 208) samples were used for the analysis. Using SPSS/PC WIN program, data were analyzed by frequencies, percentages, mean, standard deviation, Cronbach'a, Pearson's correlation, t-test, and multiple regression. The major findings were as follows: 1) The findings showed that there were high level of the communication between the elderly males and females. In the decision making participation the finding showed that both elderly males and females generally made joint decisions with no gender differences. The elderly males and females reported overall family life satisfaction; and the elderly males were more likely satisfied with their family lives than the elderly females. 2) The path analysis on family life satisfaction presented that several variables had direct/indirect effects on family life satisfaction through communication and decision making participation. Among the moderate variables, communication agreement and communication openness had significant effects on family life satisfaction. Specifically, the elderly men were more likely satisfied when they participated in decision making on leisure: the elderly women were more likely satisfied when they participated in decision making on family life.

• 한국실내디자인학회논문집
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.233-240
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• 2010

This research is designed to study the residence environment of the elderly residing in three different types of residence - the local community, silver towns and nursing homes and compare their level of social support and life satisfaction of the residents. The subjects of the study was those aged 65 and older who live single and couple 68 residing in the local community, 32 in silver town and 32 in nursing homes. The result of analysis is as follows; 1) the residence environment is different in the three types of residence in terms of number of children, living with a spouse, subjective economic status, and participation in group activities; 2) as for social support, emotional support is the highest among the elderly residing in the local community and declines among those in silver town and the lowest in nursing homes, which suggests that the local community still maintain the support system for the elderly, however it declines in silver town and drop further in nursing homes. But in terms of instrumental support, there is no meaningful difference in the three types of residence. The result shows that the elderly residing in nursing homes are supported by systematic medical and residence service which make up for instrumental support Similar to those in the local community and silver town; 3) life satisfaction is the highest among those residing in nursing homes, however there was little meaningful difference. The result means quality of living is similar among three different types of residence. What is interesting is those living in nursing homes has similar level of life satisfaction despite their lowest emotional support.

• 한국주거학회논문집
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.49-58
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• 2007

Kitchen space is one of the most dangerous places for the elderly. Modifications of kitchen space for improving safety and independence for older residents are very important factor for aging in place. The purpose of this study was to identify the current situations and modifications of kitchen space by elderly-headed households. The sample included 108 respondents over the age 65 who consisted of elderly-couple or single person household with homeownership in Seoul. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Based on the findings of the study, the present incidence and recognition of future need in kitchen modifications were identified. Changes made in kitchen space tended to be nonstructural or relatively inexpensive items. In conclusion, this study suggests several ideas for improving current physical problems of kitchen space to support safe and independent daily living of older residents.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.339-349
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• 2019

본 연구는 노인가구 노인의 삶의 만족도 변화에 미치는 영향 요인을 분석하는데 연구 목적이 있다. 연구를 위해 노인 1인가구와 노인 부부가구를 노인 가구라고 정의하여, 한국고용정보원이 제공하고 있는 고령화 연구패널자료(Korean Longitudinal Survey of Ageing: KLoSA)의 2, 3, 4차 자료를 활용 했으며, 65세 이상 3차시 모두 설문에 응답한 677명을 최종 분석대상으로 활용하였다. 노인가구의 삶의 만족도 수준의 종단적 연구에서 시간이 지날수록 개인별 만족도 수준이 낮아지고 있음을 확인하였고, 잠재성장모형의 조건부 모형을 통해 노인가구의 삶의 만족도 수준의 종단 변화에 영향을 미치는 요인을 분석하였다. 분석 결과, 가구유형, 주택소유유무, 주관적 건강상태 등이 노인가구의 삶의 만족도 초기값에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났으며, 가구유형, 생활수준 기대감 등이 노인가구의 삶의 만족도 변화율에 영향을 미치는 요인으로 나타났다. 이러한 연구 결과를 통해 노인가구의 자아실현 기회를 높여 노년 시대의 삶의 만족도 향상이 필요하며, 정책적 접근에 있어 다양한 유형을 고려한 선별적 접근이 필요함 등을 제언하였다.