A Study on Latent Profiles of Multidimensional Capital among Middle-Aged Single-Person Households: Exploring Influencing Factors and Differences in Depression

This study aimed to identify latent profiles of multidimensional capital among middle-aged single-person households and to analyze predictors and differences in depression. Using data from the 2024 Korean Welfare Panel Study(19th wave), latent profile analysis was conducted on 488 individuals aged 40 64 living alone. Three profiles were identified: “Low Economic-Moderate Social and Cultural Capital”(30.2%), “Moderate Economic-Moderate Social and Cultural Capital”(35.3%), and “High Economic-Moderate Social and Cultural Capital”(34.5%). Age and gender significantly predicted profile membership, and the “Low Economic Moderate Social and Cultural Capital” group reported higher depression levels. These findings suggest policy and practical implications for addressing depression and enhancing multidimensional capital among this population.