The Impact of Job Satisfaction on Life Satisfaction Among Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Working in Standardized Workplaces in the Social Agriculture Secto r: The Mediating Effect of Perception of the Future

This study aimed to analyze the impact of job satisfaction on overall life satisfaction among individuals with developmental disabilities working in standard workplaces in the social agriculture sector, which provides wages above the minimum wage level. The study also sought to deeply verify what mediating effect perception of the future has on the relationship between job satisfaction and life satisfaction among individuals with developmental disabilities. For the research methodology, a self-reported survey was conducted with 51 individuals with developmental disabilities working in standard workplaces in the social agriculture sector, and the collected data was systematically analyzed through descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and mediating effect analysis. The research results showed that individuals with developmental disabilities with higher levels of job satisfaction demonstrated significantly higher positive perceptions of the future and overall life satisfaction. Particularly noteworthy is that the positive perception of the future among individuals with developmental disabilities showed a statistically significant mediating effect between job satisfaction and life satisfaction. Based on these research findings, this study proposed the necessity of establishing a comprehensive support system for future preparation, including financial management education, economic concept understanding education, and life planning programs, not limited to simply job-related support, to enhance occupational stability and quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. Additionally, the study emphasized the need for an integrated approach from a social policy perspective so that the occupational achievements of individuals with developmental disabilities can connect to long-term life prospects beyond short-term satisfaction.