Determinants of future anxiety across individual, household, and regional levels in South Korea using a social ecological model
Abstract This study is the first to examine the determinants of future anxiety in South Korea using the Social Ecological Model (SEM). It aimed to show that, beyond individual factors, mezzo- and macro-level aspects, particularly those related to housing, may influence anxiety. Utilizing 2018 data f...
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| description | Abstract This study is the first to examine the determinants of future anxiety in South Korea using the Social Ecological Model (SEM). It aimed to show that, beyond individual factors, mezzo- and macro-level aspects, particularly those related to housing, may influence anxiety. Utilizing 2018 data from the Korean Health Panel Survey, we employed a three-level multilevel analysis to investigate how these factors contribute to the perception of future anxiety among Koreans. Our findings reveal that future anxiety is influenced by a complex interplay of demographic and socio-economic factors, including gender, age, health status, economic stability, living conditions, and regional socio-economic indicators. Notably, the study highlights the significant role of household-level factors, such as income and housing status, in shaping individuals’ anxieties about the future. Additionally, regional characteristics like housing vacancy rates and suicide rates are found to have an impact, suggesting the importance of broader socio-economic and cultural contexts in understanding future anxiety. Given South Korea’s socio-economic challenges, including the real estate crisis and demographic shifts, our study underscores the need for targeted policies to alleviate future anxiety, enhance mental well-being, and promote a more equitable society. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-375977d2c6e24725808ae91c89f2ffe32025-02-02T12:24:28ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-01-0115111210.1038/s41598-025-87387-9Determinants of future anxiety across individual, household, and regional levels in South Korea using a social ecological modelHyun Woo Jung0Minsu Choi1Kwang-Soo Lee2Digital Mental Health Innovation Center, Dankook UniversityDepartment of Health Administration, Yonsei University Graduate SchoolDepartment of Health Administration, Yonsei University Graduate SchoolAbstract This study is the first to examine the determinants of future anxiety in South Korea using the Social Ecological Model (SEM). It aimed to show that, beyond individual factors, mezzo- and macro-level aspects, particularly those related to housing, may influence anxiety. Utilizing 2018 data from the Korean Health Panel Survey, we employed a three-level multilevel analysis to investigate how these factors contribute to the perception of future anxiety among Koreans. Our findings reveal that future anxiety is influenced by a complex interplay of demographic and socio-economic factors, including gender, age, health status, economic stability, living conditions, and regional socio-economic indicators. Notably, the study highlights the significant role of household-level factors, such as income and housing status, in shaping individuals’ anxieties about the future. Additionally, regional characteristics like housing vacancy rates and suicide rates are found to have an impact, suggesting the importance of broader socio-economic and cultural contexts in understanding future anxiety. Given South Korea’s socio-economic challenges, including the real estate crisis and demographic shifts, our study underscores the need for targeted policies to alleviate future anxiety, enhance mental well-being, and promote a more equitable society.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-87387-9AnxietyFutureMultilevel analysisMental healthHousing |
| spellingShingle | Hyun Woo Jung Minsu Choi Kwang-Soo Lee Determinants of future anxiety across individual, household, and regional levels in South Korea using a social ecological model Scientific Reports Anxiety Future Multilevel analysis Mental health Housing |
| title | Determinants of future anxiety across individual, household, and regional levels in South Korea using a social ecological model |
| title_full | Determinants of future anxiety across individual, household, and regional levels in South Korea using a social ecological model |
| title_fullStr | Determinants of future anxiety across individual, household, and regional levels in South Korea using a social ecological model |
| title_full_unstemmed | Determinants of future anxiety across individual, household, and regional levels in South Korea using a social ecological model |
| title_short | Determinants of future anxiety across individual, household, and regional levels in South Korea using a social ecological model |
| title_sort | determinants of future anxiety across individual household and regional levels in south korea using a social ecological model |
| topic | Anxiety Future Multilevel analysis Mental health Housing |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-87387-9 |
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