노인의 가구형태가 범죄피해 경험에 미치는 영향 - 차별과 우울의 다중매개효과를 중심으로 -

초록

This study aimed to analyze the factors influencing the experiences of crime victimization among the elderly in the context of an aging society and to propose effective strategies to reduce crime victimization among the elderly. Utilizing the "2020 Elderly Survey," the study examined the mediating effects of both social factors, such as “discrimination” and mental health factors, such as “depression”, in the relationship between the elderly's living arrangements (living alone or not) and their experiences of crime victimization. Summarizing the analysis results: Frist, The living arrangements of the elderly statistically did not have a significant direct impact on crime victimization. Second, However, the living arrangements of the elderly had a positive(+) mediating effect through discrimination on crime victimization. Third, living arrangements had a positive(+) mediating effect through depression on crime victimization. Fourth, Living arrangements sequentially mediated through discrimination and depression to have a positive (+) effect on crime victimization. Fifth, When comparing the indirect effects of discrimination and depression, it was found that the mediating effect of discrimination, a social factor, was more influential than that of depression, a mental health factor. This study found that the elderly's living arrangements did not directly impact crime victimization experiences. Instead, it was revealed that living arrangements influenced crime victimization experiences through mediating factors such as discrimination and depression. Based on these results, the study suggests the following strategies: 1) Introducing job opportunities and mentor programs to improve negative perceptions of the elderly among the younger generation. 2) Establishing peer-based elderly communities and local community welfare programs to reduce depression. 3) Highlighting the necessity of crime prevention education to decrease crime victimization.

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