A Study On The Economic Preparation For Aging Of The Korea Babyboomer Women In Marital Dissolution

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine their determinants affecting the economic preparation for aging of Korea women in marital dissolution among baby boomers. Data of this study were drawn from the 2007 Korean Longitudinal Survey of Women and Families and the total number of subjects were 238 women widows or in divorce or separation. The analysis of data employed logistic regression analysis method. The conceptual framework for this study was based on Andersen’s behavioral model and Park, Chang Je’s model. Independent variables consists of predisposing characteristics, enabling resources, perceived need and dependent variable consist of preparation for aging. The results of analysis are summarized as follows. First, proportion of the women in marital dissolution among baby boomers with economic preparation for aging was low; 23%. Secondly, education level, monthly family income, housing ownership are positively and significantly associated with economic preparation for aging. Third, the concern of economic condition for aging is the negative factors on preparation for aging. However, the type and duration of marital dissolution did not give a significant effect on it.