The Korea Local Administration Review

The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors influencing the residents’ quality of life and to present policy suggestions. Specifically, this study examined the relationship between residents’ perception of the community environment and quality of life, and how the relationship between variables differed depending on the residential areas. We analyzed ｢2020 Residents’ Quality of Life Survey in Gyeonggi Province｣ and employed a moderating effect analysis.
The empirical analysis showed that residents’ perception of the community environment had a positive effect on the quality of life. In particular, it was found that security and safety environmental factors had the greatest influence. Second, the influence on the perception of the community environment on the quality of life differed according to residential areas. Specifically, it was confirmed that the influence of housing and convenience facilities factors was strengthened in north regions, and the influence of social environmental factors was increased in south regions. This means that the discriminatory approach should be made according to residential areas. The results of this study provided policy implications for figuring out considerations in improving residents’ quality of life.