백재환 Baek Jaehwan , 박현환 Park Hyeonhwan

DOI: Vol.33(No.1) 1-24, 2026

This study examined multilevel associations and cross-level interactions among peer attachment, self-regulation (Level 1), caregiver parenting self-efficacy, and mindfulness (Level 2) on prosocial and problem behaviors in group homes, using HLM with 425 children across 78 institutions and 276 caregivers. Peer attachment and self-regulation were positively associated with prosocial behavior and negatively with problem behavior. Parenting self-efficacy showed a positive main effect on prosocial behavior; mindfulness showed a negative main effect on problem behavior. Cross-level interactions revealed an enhancing pattern (parenting self-efficacy amplified peer attachment effects on prosocial behavior) and a buffering pattern (mindfulness moderated self-regulation effects on problem behavior). Seven of eight hypotheses were supported; H7 was supported at a tendency level (one-tailed p = .044). Findings provide empirical evidence for multilevel mechanisms through which caregiver competencies shape children's behavioral adaptation in group care settings.

공동생활가정, 위계선형모형, 교차수준 상호작용, Group Home, Hierarchical Linear Model, Cross-Level Interaction

김명섭 Kim Myeong-seop , 신우진 Shin Woo-jin

DOI: Vol.33(No.1) 25-50, 2026

This study aims to identify the factors influencing the intention to continue agri-environmental conservation practices among participants in the Agri-Environmental Conservation Program and to examine how regional context and psycho-behavioral factors operate in shaping such intentions. The results indicate that among participation motivation types, goal-oriented and activity-oriented motivations have significant positive effects on continuance intention, confirming that participants’ sense of purpose and experiential quality during program activities serve as key drivers of sustained practice. In contrast, place attachment and learning-oriented motivation do not show significant direct effects on continuance intention, and satisfaction does not exhibit a mediating effect, suggesting that short-term evaluative assessments are limited in translating into long-term behavioral commitment. Interaction effects of participation motivation are also found to be statistically insignificant. Meanwhile, regional differences are observed, with participants in Damyang and Yeosu demonstrating higher levels of continuance intention compared to the reference region, implying the influence of contextual factors such as program operation systems and local organizational capacity. These findings suggest that enhancing the sustainability of agri-environmental conservation practices requires program designs that focus on participants’ motivational structures and activity experiences, along with a shift from satisfaction-centered evaluation frameworks toward behavior-based long-term performance indicators. Furthermore, the results highlight the importance of establishing tailored support systems that account for regional characteristics.

농업환경보전 지속의향, 참여동기, 지역차이, Agri-Environmental Conservation Continuance Intention, Participation Motivation, Regional Differences

이병현 Lee Byunghyun , 이민아 Lee Minah

DOI: Vol.33(No.1) 51-79, 2026

In contemporary society, quality of life and happiness have become important criteria for evaluating government public services and policy effectiveness, and are recognized as key policy goals. In the context of rapid population aging, identifying the determinants of older adults’ happiness has emerged as an important policy issue. This study examines the effect of residential area on the subjective well-being of older adults and investigates the mediating role of sense of community as well as the moderated mediating effect of household income. Using data from the 2024 Jeollanam-do Social Survey, the results show that older adults in rural areas exhibit a higher level of sense of community than those in urban areas, which in turn has a significant positive effect on subjective well-being. In contrast, the direct effect of residential area was not significant, indicating a full mediation through sense of community. In addition, the effect of sense of community on subjective well-being was moderated by household income, with a stronger effect observed among low-income groups. These findings suggest that the rural happiness paradox can be explained by social relationships and highlight the importance of community-based policies for enhancing the well-being of older adults.

고령자 행복, 공동체 의식, 농촌 행복의 역설, Subjective Well-Being, Sense Of Community, Rural Happiness Paradox