The rapid aging of modern society has heightened interest in the health and quality of life (QoL) of older adults. This study aims to examine how health status and subjective future expectations influence QoL among the elderly. Using the 9th wave (2022) of the Korea Longitudinal Study of Aging (KLoSA), data from 6,057 individuals aged 65 and older were analyzed. A structural equation modeling (SEM) approach was employed to investigate the structural relationships among demographic factors, health status, future expectations, and QoL. The analysis revealed that health status negatively affected future expectations (β = -0.530, p < .001), and future expectations positively influenced QoL (β = 0.332, p < .001). Additionally, health status had a direct negative impact on QoL (β = -0.362, p < .001). These findings suggest that poor health reduces both future expectations and QoL. The study underscores the critical role of both physical health and psychological outlook in shaping older adults’ QoL. It recommends a comprehensive policy approach that fosters not only physical well-being but also emotional stability and a positive outlook on the future.
목차
Abstract 1. INTRODUCTION 2. Literature Review 2.1 Health Status and Quality of Life Among Older Adults 2.2 Future Expectations and Quality of Life 2.3 Theoretical Framework on Health, Expectations, and QoL 2.4 Methodology 3. Research Model and Hypotheses 3.1 Conceptual Research Model 3.2 Research Questions and Hypotheses 4. Results 4.1 General Characteristics of the Participants 4.2 General Characteristics of the Participants 4.3 Differences in Subjective Future Outlook by Demographic Characteristics 4.4 Differences in Quality of Life by Demographic Characteristics 4.5 Differences in Quality of Life by Demographic Characteristics 4.6. Structural Model Analysis Results 5. Discussion and Implications References
키워드
Older adultsHealth statusFuture expectationsQuality of lifeStructural equation modeling
저자
Hyun-mi Lee [ Usan Traditional Medicine Hospital ]
Chun-Ok Jang [ Assistant Prof., Department of Social Welfare, Honam University, Korea ]
Corresponding Author
국제문화기술진흥원 [The International Promotion Agency of Culture Technology]
설립연도
2009
분야
공학>공학일반
소개
본 진흥원은 문화기술(Culture Technology) 관련 산·학·연·관으로 구성된 비영리 단체이다. 문화기술(CT)은 정보통신기술(ICT), 문화적 사고 기반의 예술, 인문학, 디자인, 사회과학기술이 접목된 신융합기술(New Convergence Technology, NCT)로 정의한다. 인간의 삶의 질을 향상시키고, 진보된 방향으로 변화시키고, 문화기술 관련 분야의 학술 및 기술의 발전과 진흥에 공헌하기 위하여, 제3조의 필요한 사업을 행함을 그 목적으로 한다.
간행물
간행물명
International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology(IJACT)
간기
계간
pISSN
2288-7202
eISSN
2288-7318
수록기간
2013~2025
등재여부
KCI 등재
십진분류
KDC 600DDC 700
이 권호 내 다른 논문 / International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology(IJACT) Volume 13 Number 3