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KMID : 1023720200750040207
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Journal of Welfare for the Aged
2020 Volume.75 No. 4 p.207 ~ p.232
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An Exploratory Study on Changes in Daily Life of the Elderly amid COVID-19 -Focusing on Technology Use and Restrictions on Participation in Elderly Welfare Centers-
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Shin Hye-Ri
Yoon Tae-Young
Kim Su-Kyoung
Kim Young-Sun
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Abstract
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This study explores the experiences of relatively healthy and active elderly people amid COVID-19 in relation to information communication technology (ICT) and restrictions on participation in elderly welfare centers. Under the condition that there are not enough theories and previous studies on this pandemic disease, an exploratory empirical study based on a qualitative approach is suitable to capture the vivid experiences of the elderly. In order to collect data, an in-depth interview and focus group interviews (FGIs) were conducted with 13 participants aged 60 years or older who participated in an elderly welfare center as users, volunteers, and employees. As a result of the study, the participants experienced changes in daily life, difficulty in purchasing masks and using technology, and restrictions on participation in elderly welfare centers. At this time, the degree of acceptance of the technology was influenced by exchanges with acquaintances and family members. Lastly, it was found that the elderly, who were variously participating as users, volunteers, and employees in the elderly welfare center, faced various challenges such as weariness, nutritional deficiency, and suspension of income due to the shutdown of the center amid COVID-19. Social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis is inevitable and a way to minimize the risk of infection, but long-term social isolation also can lead to serious psycho-social risks. This study suggests the need for non-contact counseling and social contact with close acquaintances to improve the quality of life of the elderly.
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KEYWORD
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COVID-19, home support service for the elderly, care for elderly, technology use, elderly welfare center
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