Factors Affecting Housing Environment Satisfaction among Living in Apartments Areas Considering the Difference the Regional Elderly Population Ratio
10.5393/JAMCH.2024.49.3.167
- Author:
Yun Hwan KIM
1
;
Hyosang HAN
Author Information
1. Department of Public Health, Graduate school of Dankook University
- Publication Type:Original Articles
- From:Journal of Agricultural Medicine & Community Health
2024;49(3):167-178
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objective:The purpose of this study is to examine the factors influencing the satisfaction of the housing environment of householders living in apartments in the region according to the difference in the elderly population ratio.
Methods:The analysis was conducted from the 2021 housing survey in Chungcheongbuk-do and Jeollanam-do region, where the elderly population ratio is the high and low regions. The subjects of the study consisted of 552 people in Chungcheongbuk-do and 616 people in Jeollanam-do, and analysis was performed with t-test and multiple regression.
Results:In the Chungcheongbuk-do region(p<0.05), Ease access to commercial facilities, Ease access to medical facilities, Ease access to public institution, Ease access to cultural facilities, Ease access to city parks and green spaces, Ease access to public transportation, Level of air pollution, Relationship with neighbors, and Jeollanam-do region showed positive influences(p<0.05) in Waterproof condition, Safety from fire, Ease access to commercial facilities, Ease access to cultural facilities, Ease access to public transportation, Educational environment, Level of air pollution, Relationship with neighbors. There was a difference(p<0.05) between regions in Waterproof condition, Safety from fire, Ease access to medical facilities, Ease access to public institution, Ease access to city parks and green spaces, Educational environment.
Conclusion:The factors influencing housing environment satisfaction according to the elderly population ratio by region were different. it is judged necessary to consider regional population groups when establishing and promoting city development and housing environment improvement project plans.
