• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.13 no.9
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• pp.387-395
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• 2015

The aim of this study was to investigate effects of socio-demographic, household, social support, health-related factors on adolescent internet use time. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to examine factors affecting adolescent internet using time, and this study used the 2014 10th Korean Youth Health Risk Behavior On-line Survey data by Centers for Disease and Prevention. Results show that as for socio-demographic factors, being male, lower economic status, being middle school student, and having poor academic grade were; as for household factors, youth-led, one-parent, grandparent(s), multicultural, and North Korean defectors family were; as for social support factors, the absence of family support, the absence of friend support and the absence teacher support were; and as for health-related factors, less exercise, higher level of stress, and lower level of subjective happiness were associated with increased internet using time. Based on these results, convergent implications about effective intervention strategies that adolescents can use internet appropriately were discussed in the section of conclusion.

• Health Policy and Management
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.1-22
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• 2008

Burden of disease analysis provides a unique perspective on health by integrating fatal and non-fatal outcomes, yet allows the outcome of two classes to be examined separately. Although many studies have shown the inequality in health outcomes across socioeconomic status (SES), an analysis and comparison of Disability Adjusted Life Year (DALY) between different socioeconomic groups has been rare. This paper calculates the DALY and analyzes the distribution of DALYs for different SES. This study draws from 3,278 cases from the survey on "The Livelihood and Welfare Needs of the Elderly (2004)". It first provides a comprehensive assessment of the burden of 10 chronic diseases of the elderly based on DALY. Then this paper analyzes inequalities in the burden of disease by the levels of SES such as education, income, family size, occupation, and subjective economic conditions. For the elderly, the burden of disease is the highest for hypertension, arthritis and cancer. DALY rate per 1,000 people for the most socio-economically disadvantaged group is expressed as a multiple of the standardized rate for the least disadvantaged group (Rate Ratios). Family size is strongly related to. the difference in the burden of disease between SES groups, and the elderly Who live alone have higher DALY rate than those who live with their family. Other significant variables related to SES groups include subjective economic conditions, occupation, elderly income, and household income.

• Asian Oncology Nursing
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.12-19
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• 2012

Purpose: To examine the levels of physical activity (PA) and diet quality, socio-demographic and clinical correlates, and identify associations with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among breast cancer survivors. Methods: The study used a cross-sectional study design. A total of 74 breast cancer survivors who had completed their primary cancer therapy were recruited from a comprehensive cancer center in Korea. Measurements used included the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Diet Quality Index, and the EORTC QLQ-C30. Results: Only twenty-six women (35.1%) met the American Cancer Society criteria of weekly PA, while most participants (93.2%) displayed good or excellent diet quality. Those less likely to meet the PA criteria were older women, women who had a lower economic level, and women not receiving anti-hormone therapy. However, there was no significant factor associated with diet quality. Women who met the criteria for PA displayed significantly better global QOL than women who did not meet the criteria. No significant differences were found in HRQOL between women who did and did not meet the diet quality criteria. Conclusion: Nurses should be aware of breast cancer survivors who are older and who have a low economic status when assessing and screening the level of PA to improve HRQOL.

• Asian Journal of Business Environment
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.23-29
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• 2013

Purpose - The study investigates the obstacles faced by small business owners (SBOs) in accessing finance in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. The study aims to identify the causes of inaccessibility to finance for SBOs, investigate the role of government agencies in supporting SBOs, assess the extent to which banks support SMMEs, and suggest solutions to ease the challenge of inaccessibility of finance. Research design, data, methodology -We used a triangulation research design, wherein SMME owners and managers in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality were the target population. We used simple random sampling techniques to select respondents, and conducted in-depth interviews to collect qualitative data. Results - We analyzed quantitative data using descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and factor analysis. The qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. The study identifies and discusses the obstacles in accessing finance; the main among which are the lack of collateral security, poor business plans, lack of knowledge, and lack of financial deposit. Conclusions -We urge the banks, government, and government agencies to support the SMME sector, for it remains the economic engine of many African countries and helps in reducing the impact of socio-economic challenges, like unemployment and poverty.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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• v.36 no.3
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• pp.284-292
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• 2021

The food service industry has grown larger with changes in the economic and socio-cultural environment. In this saturated food service industry, generation X and MZ are the main consumer forces that demand attention. That is because a generation is the main psychographic factor that reflects personal values and lifestyle based on one's life cycle. From such a perspective, a generation in marketing has been used as a variable to predict a market by supplementing demographic factors. Accordingly, this study classified generations into generation X and generation MZ with the use of the 2019 consumer behavior survey for food by Korea Rural Economic Institute (KREI) and then investigated the factors influencing group and personal dining-out expenses. The analysis was carried out applying the Tobit model using SPSS and R. The positively influential variables on generation X's personal dining-out expenditure were male, single person, high income and simple lifestyle, whereas housewives, personal ethical consciousness, behavioral ethical consciousness, and safe dietary life were negatively influential variables. The positively influential variables on generation MZ's personal dining-out expenditures were male, dual-income, high education level, corporate and governmental ethical consciousness, while the number of family members and safe dietary life were negatively influential variables.

• Journal of Families and Better Life
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.49-69
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• 1986

This study aimed to fine out the rational quantity of kitchen utensils and appliances Questionnair was distributed to families of 469 of middle school students. I studied status of kitchen work centers, quantity and the kinds of kitchen utensils. The results were as follows. 1. the status of kitchen :1) The percentage of western style work centers was significantly higher than the average level of Seoul. 2) The length and the height of work centers were below standard. 3) Arrangement of work centers was relatively correct, however, the kinds of kitchen work centers were not fully equipped. 2. The quantity of kitchen utensils: The socio-economic status were the main factor of the quantity of kitchen utensils. Educational level, income level and floor space were strongly corrected to the quantity of kitchen utensils.

• Korean Journal of Human Ecology
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.75-84
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• 1998

The purpose of this study was to classify the type of the convenience food and examine the consumption behavior of convenience food of wives according to socio-economic and demographic variables and psychological variables. The survey was conducted using interview during October 1 and October 30, 1996. The data used in this study included 186 women with husband present living in Pusan. Statistical analyses were conducted using frequencies, percentiles, mean, oneway ANOVA, Duncan test and factor analysis. The major findings were as follows: 1. The convenience food was classified as 5 types : Korean style side dishes, soy-bean paste, delivery food and cleaned vegitables, noodles and side dishes for a lunch-box, canned and retort foods. 2. Wife's age, income, number of family members, education, tenure, level of employment status, attitude toward convenience food, family goal orientation and job goal orientation were sinificantly related to the convenience food consumption behavior of housewives.

• Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.207-215
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• 2009

The purpose of this study was to evaluate knowledge and differences about hepatitis B among dental hygiene students in Masan university. The study surveyed by means of self-administered questionnaire consisted 193 of them. The converted score of knowledge of hepatitis B among 1st and 2nd grade students was 61.3(${\pm}22.4$) and 73.1(${\pm}18.3$) point respectively if 100 point for all statements were correctly answered. They have a good understanding of knowledge of hepatitis B except air bone infection and transmission by fomites. There is no differences of knowledge about hepatitis B according to socio-economic factor like father's education, mother's education and income. In conclusion, dental hygiene students should be educated more about hepatitis B.

• Proceedings of the Korean Association of Geographic Inforamtion Studies Conference
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• 2009.04a
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• pp.262-264
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• 2009

국내 마케팅 시장은 전체 분야에 걸쳐 출혈경쟁이 이뤄지고 있다. 이와 같은 환경에서 기업들이 올바른 의사결정을 통해 경쟁력을 확보하려면 시장의 잠재력을 정량적으로 파악하는 노력이 필요하다. 특히, 배후지의 인구, 직장인, 그리고 유동인구 규모 등은 시장의 잠재력을 판단하는 기본 정보다. 배후지의 인구와 직장인 정보는 국가통계 자료 등을 활용하거나 기타 추정방법에 의해 산정되어 활용되고 있다. 하지만, 유동인구에 관한 정보는 실제 거리에 나가 인구를 측정하여 활용하는 방안 외에는 마땅한 추정방법이 없는 실정이다. 이러한 이유로 유동인구가 매출에 직접적인 영향을 주는 기업들은 많은 시간과 인력을 투입하여 유동인구 수를 측정하고 있다. 하지만, 비용적인 측면에서 한계가 있다. 본 연구에서는 Point 기반의 인문사회 Spatial DB를 활용하여 전국단위의 유동인구를 추정하는 방법론을 제안했다. 또한, 유동인구 정보에는 연령 및 성별 비율까지 추정하여 다양한 활용이 가능하도록 하였다.

• Journal of Family Resource Management and Policy Review
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.1-22
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• 2003

The purpose of this study is to classify the subjects according to their lifestyles and analyze the art consumption behavior of them that are classified. Data were obtained form 390 people over 20 years of age. Factor analysis was used for examining dimensions of lifestyles and cluster analysis for classifying the type of lifestyles. This study found three different types of lifestyles, i.e., the conspicuous consumption-oriented type, the economical future-oriented type and the progressive leisure-oriented type. There are significant differences in art consumption behavior as well as socio-economic characteristics of the subjects among three types of lifestyles.