This study identifies vulnerabilities of single-person households with disabilities and proposes care policy directions. These households maintain long-term solo living and face social isolation, care gaps, and kinlessness risks, requiring an integrated approach.
Literature review and quantitative-qualitative analysis revealed that life satisfaction is determined by complex interactions among economic, health, and housing factors. Daily living difficulties, old-age anxiety, and economic instability were high, intensifying with age. Groups with high support needs and poor health were identified as high-risk, while regional disparities indicated the need for tailored support.
The study proposes Korean adaptation of the UK's Universal Basic Services (UBS) and the US's Ecosystems of Care model.