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초록

This study examines the factors influencing older adults’ intention to Age in Place (AIP) in South Korea as it transitions into a super-aged society. It highlights regional variations (the Capital Region, five major metropolitan cities, and non-metropolitan provinces) and differences by household type (older-couple, one-person, and multi-generational households). Utilizing the 2023 Survey of Older Koreans (N = 9,782), we performed descriptive and group-difference analyses, assessed multicollinearity, and estimated binary logistic regression models, including a region × household-type interaction. The results show that the intention to AIP is influenced by a combination of individual, environmental, economic, and social factors, with distinct regional patterns. In the Capital Region, the physical conditions of housing and objective economic resources were most significant, particularly in the context of high costs and residential insecurity. In major metropolitan cities, subjective economic satisfaction and social participation were key factors. In non-metropolitan provinces, high homeownership contributed to housing stability, while economic activity emerged as a crucial correlate. Notably, the determinants varied within regions depending on household type. For one-person households, housing convenience served as a form of “substitute care,” while housing satisfaction and physical conditions were more relevant for older-couple households. In multi-generational households, health and housing convenience were critical, with greater economic resources associated with decreased AIP intention due to the availability of alternative residential options. Overall, the findings emphasize the need for housing and care policies that move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach, advocating for tailored strategies that consider regional contexts and the diversity of household types.

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