# Comparison of factors that affect the quality of life of Korean land police officers and maritime police officers

## TL;DR

This study compares factors affecting the quality of life of Korean land and maritime police officers, highlighting job satisfaction, leisure satisfaction, and health.

## Contribution

The study identifies distinct factors influencing quality of life for land and maritime police officers in South Korea.

## Key findings

- For land police officers, job satisfaction and leisure satisfaction significantly impact quality of life.
- Maritime police officers' quality of life is strongly influenced by economic level and leisure satisfaction.
- Counseling and health programs are recommended to improve officers' quality of life.

## Abstract

The quality of life (QoL) of land police officers (LPOs) and maritime police officers (MPOs), involves not only their work life but also their personal life, including their interactions with family and friends.

This study was conducted with LPOs and MPOs based in Region J of South Korea. Data were collected from September 1 to September 30, 2024. Instruments used included measures of job satisfaction, leisure satisfaction, self-esteem, and overall quality of life. Data were analyzed using stepwise multiple regression.

For LPOs, the factors that significantly affect the QoL were subjective health status (‘moderate’, β = -0.213, p = .001; ‘poor’, β = -0.130, p = .021), job satisfaction (β = 0.414, p = .001) and leisure satisfaction (β = 0.393, p = .001). These variables explained 64.2% of the variance in QoL. For MPOs, the factors that significantly affect the QoL were low economic level (β = -0.440, p = .007), job satisfaction (β = 0.269, p = .001), leisure satisfaction (β = 0.488, p = .001), and self-esteem (β = 0.164, p = .006). These variables explained 53.2% of the variance in QoL.

The findings of this study indicate a clear need to implement counseling interventions to improve the quality of life of LPOs and MPOs. Additionally, to improve their overall quality of life, programs to enhance physical and mental health must be developed.