The Korean Journal of Health Service Management (보건의료산업학회지)

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The Effect of Regular and Temporary Employment on Health-related Quality of Life

정규직 및 비정규직 고용형태가 건강관련 삶의 질에 미치는 영향 분석 연구

  • Received : 2015.11.01
  • Accepted : 2015.11.26
  • Published : 2015.12.31
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Abstract

Objectives : The aim of this study was to identify the effect of employment type on health-related quality of life. Methods : This study used data from the Sixth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Data were analyzed with the ${\chi}^2$ test, t-test, ANOVA and multiple regression. Results : There were significant statistical differences the health-related quality of life according to employment type. The health-related quality of life of temporary workers was lower than that of regular workers. The significant predictors of the health-related quality of life of regular workers were the subjective health status, stress, age, and education. The significant predictors of the health-related quality of life of temporary workers were the subjective health status, education, stress, sleeping time, and gender. Conclusions : These results suggest that employment type affects the health-related quality of life. The research on social policy is recommended to resolve health inequalities.

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