독거노인의 연령대별 주거환경 만족도 결정요인

Determinants of Residential Environment Satisfaction by Age Group Among Older Adults Living Alone : Implications for Aging in Place

In this study, we examined factors determining residential environment satisfaction among older adults living alone. We classified older adults into three age-based groups to pinpoint which neighborhood characteristics influenced their satisfaction levels. For the early-age group (65-74 years), access to healthcare facilities significantly enhanced satisfaction with their residential environment. For those in the mid-age (75-84 years) and late-age (85 years and older) groups, the availability of public transportation had a positive effect on satisfaction. For the late-age group, security and crime prevention improved satisfaction levels significantly. Based on these findings, we offer policy recommendations to facilitate aging in place for older adults living alone.