노인의 경제적 궁핍이 사회적 고립감에 미치는 영향 신뢰의 조절효과 = The Effect of Economic Hardship on Social Isolation among Older Adults The Moderating Role of Trust

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This study examines the moderating effect of trust on the relationship between economic hardship and social isolation among older adults. Analyzing data from 2,037 adults aged 65 and older from the 2024 Social Integration Survey, moderation analysis was performed. The results indicate that economic hardship increases social isolation, whereas interpersonal and institutional trust generally reduce it. However, interpersonal trust significantly moderated the relationship by strengthening the link between economic hardship and social isolation. Specifically, older adults with higher interpersonal trust perceived economic deprivation more sensitively, leading to greater isolation. Consequently, policies addressing social isolation should move beyond viewing trust solely as a protective factor and instead adopt strategies aligned with older adults’ economic conditions.