Title |
The Influence of Urban Size and Social Quality on Self-rated Health Status of Women |
Keywords |
건강도시 ; 여성친화도시 ; 도시규모 ; 사회 질 지표 ; 여성의 주관적 건강상태 ; 순서형 로짓모형 Healthy Community ; Female-friendly Environment ; Urban Size ; Social Quality Index ; Women's self-rated Health Status ; Ordered Logit Model |
Abstract |
This study describes policy implications for designing healthy communities and female-friendly environments by exploring the influence of urban size and social quality on self-rated health status of women in Korea. An empirical test was conducted by combining disaggregated data from the Korean Longitudinal Survey of Women and Families and aggregate data, including the Census and Social Quality Index. Explanatory variables consisted of individual and household characteristics and social environments (soundness, citizenship, and system). To quantify the specific roles of such factors, I applied an ordered logit model to address the nature of ordered responses: multiple, discrete choices. As a result, I found that urban size and social quality have a significant impact on self-rated women's health. While three indicators for social quality consistently and positively affect women regardless of urban size, both their statistical significance and impact differ with urban size. Notably, the relative importance of soundness is higher than others. To effectively enhance self-rated health of women, policy priority should be given to improving the level of social security while considering the difference in urban size. |