베이비 붐 세대의 삶의 만족도, 주관적 건강, 외식비용, 레저비용, 운동참여의 관계 - 레저비용의 조절효과 -

초록

As population aging has become a major social issue and the retirement of the baby boomer generation approaches, early preparation for this demographic transition has become increasingly important. Accordingly, the present study aims to explore life satisfaction among the baby boomer generation. As determinants of life satisfaction, this study employs subjective health, dining-out expenditure, leisure expenditure, and physical activity as independent variables. In addition, the study examines the moderating role of leisure expenditure in the relationship between subjective health and life satisfaction. To accomplish these objectives, this study utilizes data from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Ageing (KLoSA) and analyzes 6,106 cases. The analysis is based on the most recent dataset, collected in 2022. Hypotheses were tested using multiple linear regression analysis and Hayes’ PROCESS Macro Model 1. The results indicate that subjective health, dining-out expenditure, leisure expenditure, and physical activity significantly enhance life satisfaction. Furthermore, leisure expenditure is found to have a significant moderating effect on the relationship between subjective health and life satisfaction. This study contributes to the literature by identifying key antecedents of life satisfaction among the baby boomer generation using KLoSA data and by clarifying the moderating role of leisure expenditure. Based on the findings, the study also proposes policy implications.

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