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The Journal of Korean Society of Community-Based Occupational Therapy Vol.15 No.2 pp.40-47
The Effects of Daily Life Satisfaction and Experiences of Discrimination on the Subjective Happiness of Individuals with Visual Impairments
Kim, Hyeong-Min 김천대학교 작업치료학과 교수
Key Words : Visual impairment,Discrimination experience,Daily life satisfaction,Happiness

Abstract

Objective : This study aimed to investigate the effects of daily life satisfaction and experiences of discrimination on the Happiness of individuals with visual impairments. Method : The study analyzed data from the 8th wave of the second Panel Survey of Employment for the Disabled(PSED), selecting 487 respondents with visual impairments. Pearson's correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were conducted to examine the relationships with Happiness. Result : Correlation analysis revealed that experiences of discrimination in daily life due to disability were positively correlated with Happiness(r=.339, p<.01), while severity of disability(r=–.091, p<.05) and the presence of multiple disabilities(r=–.174, p<.001) were negatively correlated. The regression analysis showed that daily life satisfaction, experiences of discrimination, and the presence of multiple disabilities significantly influenced Happiness, with these variables explaining 28.1% of the variance in Happiness. Conclusion : The findings suggest that enhancing daily life satisfaction and reducing discrimination through social support and institutional measures are essential for improving the Happiness of individuals with visual impairments. This study can serve as foundational data for policy development and practical strategies to enhance the happiness of people with visual disabilities.
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