저출산･고령화 영향 인식이 계속고용 지지에 미치는 효과:세대의 조절효과를 중심으로

초록

This study empirically analyzes the effect of perceptions regarding the impact of low fertility and aging on support for continued employment policies in Korean society, with a focus on the moderating effect of generational variables. Using data from the “National Survey on Population Structure Change and Immigration Policy” conducted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, multiple regression analysis including interaction terms was performed. The results show that higher awareness of the impact of low fertility and aging significantly increases support for continued employment policies. While generational variables themselves did not have a direct effect, the interaction term between those in their 30s and perceptions of low fertility and aging was statistically significant. The influence of population structure change perception on support for continued employment was stronger among those in their 30s compared to other age groups, which can be interpreted as resulting from their life-cycle characteristics and sensitivity to labor market instability. Additionally, the perceived costs of low fertility and aging consistently had a negative impact on support for continued employment policies. These findings suggest that to enhance social acceptance of continued employment systems, it is necessary to increase awareness about population structure changes, develop differentiated policy communication strategies targeting those in their 30s, and design policies from a balanced cost-benefit perspective that emphasizes benefits.

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