A Comparative Study on the Life Satisfaction and Retirement Plan of Middle-Aged Workers Using SPSS Data Process Technology

The study analyzed the life satisfaction and retirement preparation levels of middle-aged office workers in the smart era based on their demographic characteristics. A survey was conducted with 361 office workers in Seoul and the metropolitan area, and the collected data was analyzed through basic statistical analysis and difference analysis. The results showed that gender, age, education, and job type influenced life satisfaction. Male office workers had higher life satisfaction than female office workers, and office workers in their 50s had higher satisfaction than those in their 40s. As education level increased, life satisfaction also increased, and professionals had the highest satisfaction. On the other hand, other wage earners in small businesses had the lowest life satisfaction. In terms of retirement preparation, there were significant differences by occupation in areas such as life planning, job preparation, health preparation, financial preparation, and leisure preparation. Professionals and office workers were the most prepared for retirement, while other wage earners were relatively vulnerable. Based on these results, policy, practical, and academic implications were presented for improving the life satisfaction and retirement preparation of middle-aged office workers. In particular, customized support for vulnerable groups such as female office workers and other wage earners seems necessary. Additionally, retirement preparation support policies and corporate efforts considering job-specific characteristics are required. Future research should systematically explore various factors influencing life satisfaction and retirement preparation, and analyze the impact on life satisfaction after retirement through longitudinal studies.