@article{ART003189483},
author={Oh Jiyoung and Wonseok Seo},
title={Factors Affecting DINK Intention of Unmarried Female Workers in Seoul: Focusing on Income Level},
journal={The Korea Spatial Planning Review},
issn={1229-8638},
year={2025},
volume={124},
pages={3-21},
doi={10.15793/kspr.2025.124..001}
TY - JOUR
AU - Oh Jiyoung
AU - Wonseok Seo
TI - Factors Affecting DINK Intention of Unmarried Female Workers in Seoul: Focusing on Income Level
JO - The Korea Spatial Planning Review
PY - 2025
VL - 124
IS - null
PB - 국토연구원
SP - 3
EP - 21
SN - 1229-8638
AB - This study empirically examines the factors influencing the DINK intentions of unmarried working women in Seoul who are engaged in employment activities, classified by income level, using Binary Logistic Regression analysis. The main findings are as follows. First, single female workers expressed doubts about childbirth even if they got married. Second, the debt of unmarried female workers was identified as a significant factor influencing DINK intentions. Third, regarding the residential environment, apartment dwelling and homeownership emerged as key determinants of DINK intentions. In particular, the tenure type significantly affected the high-income group, while the housing type significantly affected the low and middle income groups. Fourth, safety and care in life were found to be important factors in lowering DINK intentions. Fifth, while satisfaction with commuting conditions and working hours increased the willingness to have children, higher job quality among middle income female workers paradoxically increased DINK intentions. Sixth, work-life balance, financial satisfaction, and the possibility of social achievement and upward mobility significantly influenced the DINK intentions of middle and high income single women. Based on these results, this study suggests policy implications for comprehensive support for young childbearing families, job retention after childbirth, flexible working hours, and housing support.
KW - Fertility;DINK;Female Worker;Unmarried Women;Income Level;Binary Logistic Model
DO - 10.15793/kspr.2025.124..001
ER -
Oh Jiyoung and Wonseok Seo. (2025). Factors Affecting DINK Intention of Unmarried Female Workers in Seoul: Focusing on Income Level. The Korea Spatial Planning Review, 124, 3-21.
Oh Jiyoung and Wonseok Seo. 2025, "Factors Affecting DINK Intention of Unmarried Female Workers in Seoul: Focusing on Income Level", The Korea Spatial Planning Review, vol.124, pp.3-21. Available from: doi:10.15793/kspr.2025.124..001
Oh Jiyoung, Wonseok Seo "Factors Affecting DINK Intention of Unmarried Female Workers in Seoul: Focusing on Income Level" The Korea Spatial Planning Review 124 pp.3-21 (2025) : 3.
Oh Jiyoung, Wonseok Seo. Factors Affecting DINK Intention of Unmarried Female Workers in Seoul: Focusing on Income Level. 2025; 124 3-21. Available from: doi:10.15793/kspr.2025.124..001
Oh Jiyoung and Wonseok Seo. "Factors Affecting DINK Intention of Unmarried Female Workers in Seoul: Focusing on Income Level" The Korea Spatial Planning Review 124(2025) : 3-21.doi: 10.15793/kspr.2025.124..001
Oh Jiyoung; Wonseok Seo. Factors Affecting DINK Intention of Unmarried Female Workers in Seoul: Focusing on Income Level. The Korea Spatial Planning Review, 124, 3-21. doi: 10.15793/kspr.2025.124..001
Oh Jiyoung; Wonseok Seo. Factors Affecting DINK Intention of Unmarried Female Workers in Seoul: Focusing on Income Level. The Korea Spatial Planning Review. 2025; 124 3-21. doi: 10.15793/kspr.2025.124..001
Oh Jiyoung, Wonseok Seo. Factors Affecting DINK Intention of Unmarried Female Workers in Seoul: Focusing on Income Level. 2025; 124 3-21. Available from: doi:10.15793/kspr.2025.124..001
Oh Jiyoung and Wonseok Seo. "Factors Affecting DINK Intention of Unmarried Female Workers in Seoul: Focusing on Income Level" The Korea Spatial Planning Review 124(2025) : 3-21.doi: 10.15793/kspr.2025.124..001
