Journal of the Korea Convergence Society (한국융합학회논문지)

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A Convergence study on the happiness and participating desire of economic activity among elderly living alone

독거노인의 행복과 경제활동의 참여욕구에 대한 융합 연구

  • Received : 2018.06.11
  • Accepted : 2018.08.20
  • Published : 2018.08.28
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Abstract

The study focuses on the relationship between the desire for economic activity and happiness among the elderly living alone. Qualitative research was conducted as a research method. Research participants were either go to the elderly community wellness center or volunteer at the center. The results were: First, it turned out that enjoying different programs and socializing with others at the community wellness center and the health of family were the factors of happiness to the elderly living alone. Second, the difference on the desire on economic activity among the elderly living alone was significant. Three groups could be categorized: the elderly who wants economic income through jobs, others who were wealthy, and others who do not struggle with their finance but wanted to continue their economic activity through part-time jobs. In average, the desire for economic activity was high but they wanted 2 - 3 hours of labor per day, considering their physical condition. In case of income, there were two groups, who desperately wants more income, and others who feel their income is sufficient. This study suggested a virtuous cycle of government support policies to the elderly living alone in economic and psychological perspectives.

본 연구의 목적은 D시에 거주하는 독거노인들을 대상으로 행복과 경제활동의 참여욕구의 관계를 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법은 질적 연구방법을 사용하였다. 연구 참여자는 D시 노인복지관에 다니거나 복지관에서 봉사활동을 하는 독거 노인을 대상으로 하였다. 연구결과는 두 가지로 요약된다. 첫째, 독거노인들은 복지관에서 실시하는 다양한 프로그램을 즐기고 다른 사람들과 어울리는 것 자체 그리고 가족의 건강이 행복의 요인으로 나타났다. 둘째, 독거노인들은 경제활동 참여에 대한 욕구의 차이가 컸다. 꼭 일을 해서 경제적인 수입을 원하는 노인, 경제적으로 여유로운 노인, 그리고 경제 형편이 어렵지는 않지만 소일거리로 경제활동을 원하는 노인으로 나뉜다. 경제활동에 대한 욕구는 대부분 높게 나타났지만 신체적인 한계를 고려해서 하루에 2-3시간 정도의 활동을 원했다. 소득의 경우도 소득을 간절히 원하는 경우와 현재의 생활비가 충분하다는 반응이 나타났다. 본 연구는 독거노인의 경제적인 측면과 심리적인 측면의 제도적인 지원정책을 선순환적으로 마련할 수 있는 방안을 제시하였다.

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