청년희망키움통장 사업 참여 경험이 있는 생계 급여 수급 근로 빈곤 청년의 정서적 자립과 경제적 자립 간의 관계 검증을 통한 자립 과정에 대한 탐구

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between emotional independence and economic independence among young adults receiving livelihood support in South Korea. Emotional independence is a concept composed of hope and barriers related to labor and employment, involving a process of increasing hope and overcoming obstacles. This research conceptualizes economic independence as transitioning from livelihood support to regular employment and examines the relationships between employment barriers, employment hope, labor in regular jobs, and the transition from livelihood support using structural equation modeling with a sample of 417 young adults receiving livelihood support. The results indicate that hope serves as a mediator between employment barriers and the transition from livelihood support. The findings highlight the importance of overcoming practical and psychological employment barriers and fostering employment-related hope, including recognizing one's own worth and abilities, being motivated by future prospects, setting goals related to work, and utilizing skills and resources to achieve these goals, for low-income young adults to achieve economic independence through the transition from livelihood support. The study's results extend the understanding of independence by revealing the importance of enhancing emotional capacities in the process of economic independence for low-income young adults. Furthermore, it is expected that these findings will stimulate related research and contribute to the development of a more multidimensional and integrated support system in South Korea's youth-related policies, moving beyond a focus on support for employment, housing, and education to support various aspects of young adults' lives, including entrepreneurship.