지역소멸 위험수준이 이주민 수용성에 미치는 영향: 강원특별자치도를 중심으로

초록

This study examines the relationship between regional decline risk and immigrant acceptance among residents of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province and investigates the moderating effect of age. Survey data collected from Gangwon residents were combined with municipal-level Regional Decline Risk Index data, and hierarchical regression and moderation analyses were conducted. The results indicate that regional decline risk was associated with immigrant acceptance in the baseline model; however, its direct effect became statistically insignificant after controlling for demographic characteristics, socio-political factors, and social experience variables. In contrast, contact with foreigners and participation in immigrant-related activities were found to significantly increase immigrant acceptance. Furthermore, the interaction between regional decline risk and age was statistically significant, indicating that the relationship between regional decline risk and immigrant acceptance varies across age groups. Specifically, older individuals were more sensitive to regional structural conditions than younger individuals. These findings suggest that immigrant acceptance cannot be explained solely by regional structural conditions but should be understood in conjunction with individual characteristics, including values, social experiences, and age. Therefore, policies addressing regional decline should extend beyond population inflow strategies by promoting social interaction between local residents and immigrants and implementing age-sensitive social integration policies.

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