이웃친밀감과 주택만족도가 우울감에 미치는 영향 연구

Effect of Neighbor’s Interaction and Residential Satisfaction on Depression by the Moderated Mediation Effect of Perceived Social Status

Housing, combined with factors such as economic status and health, influences a person s quality of life. Mental health related to housing is explained by social relations, housing cost burdens, and housing environment. This study was aimed to investigate the effect of neighbor’s interaction and residential satisfaction on depression. Also, it has examined the impact of perceived social status on the relationship between residential satisfaction and depression. The 525 samples were used for the mediation analysis and moderation/mediation analysis. We found that neighbor’s interaction and residential satisfaction turn out to be significant variables that lower depression. The residential satisfaction has mediated the relationship between neighbor’s interaction and depression. Furthermore, the perceived social status has moderated the relationship between residential satisfaction and depression. These findings suggest the need to improve the residential environment which can improve the physical level of housing and enhance neighborly intimacy, as a result of studies showing that housing related variables can affect mental health.