Age Differences in the Effects of Depression and Health Status on Work Productivity Among Korean Workers

Key Points

• The research aims to investigate how depression and health status influence work productivity across different age groups.
• Analyzed work productivity among Korean workers
• Assessed levels of depression and health status
• Examined age-related differences in effects
• Age significantly influences the impact of depression on work productivity
• Workers with depression showed decreased productivity, especially in older age groups
• Highlighting the need for age-appropriate wellness strategies in the workplace