Comparative Study on the Labor Force Participation of Older Workers in S. Korea, Japan, and the U.S.

Abstract.[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a workers' cognition enhancement program on work ability.[Subjects] The program was tested on 128 workers in 3 workplaces in Seoul. [Methods] We evaluated a pre-test of cognition and work ability. The program for 2 months. After the program, a post-test was administered and evaluated. The data were analyzed by correlation analysis using the statistical software application SPSS (for Windows 13.0). We used a statistical significance level of 0.05.[Results] The worker's cognition enhancement program was found to be positively associated with work ability. There were statistically significant differences in work ability, but there were statistically significant differences in cognition level, sex or age. [Conclusion] In conclusion, the workers' cognition enhancement program increased work ability and suggested the need for continuous cognition management in order to prevent declines in occupational capacity.

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A Study on the Work Ability by Cognition Enhancement Program

Yang

Park

Shin

et al. 2012

J Phys Ther Sci

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Study of the Physical Condition of Middle-aged Office and Field Workers Aged 50 and Older

et al. 2014

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[Purpose] We investigated the physical condition of middle-aged workers in Korea by job category (office job vs. production job). [Subjects] In total, 3,650 middle-aged workers (production job, n = 2,615; office job, n = 1,035) ≥50 years of age from eight geographical areas were evaluated from 2007 to 2008. [Methods] The subjects’ subjective physical condition, exercise status, smoking status, and drinking status were investigated, and precise physical measurements, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, reflexes, and reactions were measured. [Results] Subjectively, the physical condition and exercise status of those with office jobs were superior to those of production job workers. Office workers exhibited a higher rate of drinking than production workers, and also had better cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, reflexes, and reactions. However, production workers were more flexible than office workers. [Conclusion] Middle-aged production job workers in Korea have poorer overall physical condition than middle-aged office job workers. The physical condition of middle-aged and elderly workers must be managed through various health management programs to secure a productive aging society.

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Study of the physical condition of middle-aged workers by gender

Park

Kim

2015

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] The purpose of this research was to investigate the physical condition of middle-aged workers in Korea by gender. [Subjects] In total, 2,644 middle-aged workers (male, n = 2,175; female, n =469) ≥50 years of age from eight geographical areas were evaluated from 2007 to 2008. [Methods] The subjects’ physical condition, muscular endurance, reaction, flexibility, agility and age of physical strength were evaluated. [Results] The physical condition and exercise status of males were superior to those of female workers. Male workers exhibited a higher rate of smoking than female workers, but had better muscular endurance, reaction, agility and age of physical strength. [Conclusion] Middle-aged female workers in Korea have a poorer overall physical condition than middle-aged male workers. The physical condition of middle-aged and elderly workers must be managed through various health management programs to maintain a productive aging society.

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Comparative Study on the Labor Force Participation of Older Workers in S. Korea, Japan, and the U.S.

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A Study on the Work Ability by Cognition Enhancement Program

A Study on the Work Ability by Cognition Enhancement Program

Study of the Physical Condition of Middle-aged Office and Field Workers Aged 50 and Older

Study of the physical condition of middle-aged workers by gender

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