Association of the Type of Public Pension With Mental Health Among South Korean Older Adults: Longitudinal Observational Study.
Seung Hoon KimHyunkyu KimSung Hoon JeongSeung Hoon KimPublished in: JMIR public health and surveillance (2024)
Our study shows that contributory public pension is significantly associated with lower depressive symptoms, and this association is prominent in low-income households. Thus, contributory public pensions may be good income sources for improving the mental health of older adults after retirement.