The economic and psychological impacts of covid-19: a exploratory study of the intersection of traditional and new vulnerable groups in South Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been extensive, disproportionately affecting various vulnerable populations. In addition to traditional vulnerable groups (TVGs) such as the elderly, women, people with lower education, disabled individuals, and low-income groups, new vulnerable groups (NVGs) have emerged, including essential workers, face-to-face workers, temporary workers, and the self-employed. This study focuses on exploring the economic and psychological effects of the pandemic on both traditional and newly recognized vulnerable groups within Korea.

Methods

The study employed multiple logistic regression using micro-level social survey data from Statistics Korea to calculate the odds ratio relating to two categories of vulnerable groups and their

SUBMITTER: Lee Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11545496 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature