This study examines the effect of housing poverty on depression in middle-aged single-person households, focusing on the rise of this demographic and poor housing conditions. Using data from the Korean Welfare Panel Study’s 17th year (2022), a regre...
This study examines the effect of housing poverty on depression in middle-aged single-person households, focusing on the rise of this demographic and poor housing conditions. Using data from the Korean Welfare Panel Study’s 17th year (2022), a regression analysis was conducted on 391 single-person households aged 40 to 64. The study confirmed the housing poverty and depression status of middle-aged single-person households, and verified the impact of housing poverty on depression. As the proportion of housing expenses in monthly consumption increases, depression is more likely to occur when residing in unstable housing types such as rental or lease. The final results indicate the need to address the blind spots in housing welfare for middle-aged single-person households and the necessity of improving institutional support for stable entry into the elderly generation.