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KMID : 0379220100300030759
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Journal of Korea Gerontological Society
2010 Volume.30 No. 3 p.759 ~ p.778
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Living Behavioral Patterns of Single or Spouse Elderly Households and Ubiquitous Home Services for Each Household Type
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Kwon Oh-Jung
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Abstract
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The purposes of this study were to identify living behavioral patterns in of single or couple elderly households in residential environment, to find out ubiquitous home services for the elders, and finally to suggest the ubiquitous home services according to each household’s type. For this study, literature review, field works for ubiquitous home services for the elders, and in-depth interview and observation by 74 elderly participants were conducted. The major findings of the study were as follows: single or spouse elderly households were classified into 8 types according to the combination of their household types, income level, and health status. Among 8 types, 2 types were excluded for final analysis due to small sample size. Living behavioral characteristics of 6 types were analyzed and the behavioral pattern of each type was drawn. Based on this behavioral pattern of each type, ubiquitous home services which meet the needs of each type were suggested. The implications and limitations of this study were also discussed and the suggestions for further studies were recommended.
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KEYWORD
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ubiquitous home service, single or spouse elderly household, household type, living behavioral pattern
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