| Keywords |
Inner housing environment ; Depression ; Duration of appropriateness ; Latent growth model |
| Abstract |
This study aims to explain how the continuous appropriateness of inner housing environment, such as noiseproof, ventilation, light and warmth affect the trajectories of depression symptoms in low income households. 5,488 individuals of 3,269 households under 60% of medium income level were selected from Korean Welfare Penal Study data of 2006-2008. Latent growth model analysis method was used to identify the longitudinal effects of inner housing environment on depression symptoms. Results showed that the appropriateness of inner housing environment during 2 years and 3 years were associated with decrease trajectories of depression symptoms, while 1 year was not statistically significant. Based on the results, the appropriateness of inner housing environment should be considered in policies and practices for preventing individual depression symptoms among low income family members. |