Interaction between old age and precarious employment on poor mental well-being in workers: Evidence from a nationally representative sample in Korea.
Int J Geriatr Psychiatry
; 39(6): e6106, 2024 Jun.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39031830
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This study examined the relationship between precarious employment (PE) and mental well-being, focusing on age-specific interactions.METHODS:
Nationally representative Korean workers (N = 29,961) were surveyed between 2020 and 2021 to collect data on multidimensional PE (categorized as low, moderate, or high) and the WHO-5 well-being index. Workers' ages were classified as young (<35 years), middle-aged (35-54 years), and older (≥55 years). Logistic regression was performed to estimate the odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The interaction between PE and age on well-being was examined by including interaction terms in the regression models.RESULTS:
The prevalence of poor well-being was 25%, 29%, and 39% for low, moderate, and high precariousness, respectively, whereas it was 26%, 30%, and 39% for young, middle-aged, and older workers, respectively. In the overall sample, the OR (95% CI) of the association between PE and poor well-being was 1.24 (1.17-1.32) for moderate and 1.54 (1.43-1.65) for high precariousness, compared with low precariousness. There was a significant interaction between old age and PE on the odds of poor well-being. Compared with young workers with low PE, middle-aged workers with high PE (OR 1.85, 95% CI 1.62-2.10) and older workers with high PE (OR 2.10, 95% CI 1.83-2.40) exhibited increased odds of having poor mental well-being.CONCLUSION:
PE serves as a social determinant of older workers' psychological well-being. Policy interventions are required to protect older workers' psychological well-being.Palabras clave
Texto completo:
1
Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Salud Mental
/
Empleo
Límite:
Adult
/
Aged
/
Female
/
Humans
/
Male
/
Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Geriatr Psychiatry
Asunto de la revista:
GERIATRIA
/
PSIQUIATRIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido