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KMID : 1124020230390020001
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Korean Social Security Studies
2023 Volume.39 No. 2 p.1 ~ p.31
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A Qualitative Study on the Experience of Leisure Activities among Low Income Elderly Living Alone: Focusing on Welfare Facilities Users
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Park Hyun-Nam
Huh Soo-Yeon
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Abstract
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This study aims to investigate the experiences of low-income elderly individuals participating in leisure activities, the barriers they face to participating in such activities, and the significance of leisure activities to them. The study conducted in-depth interviews with 5 elderly people from low-income families living in Seoul, and qualitative analysis identified 10 key topics. The first four topics were identified as barriers to participating in activities, including “health problems,” “financial difficulties,” “lack of available leisure programs,” and “feelings of resignation”. Participants expressed feelings of “boredom” and “disappointment” with their daily lives due to the lack of leisure activities, while also expressing a strong desire to participate and learn new activities. The significance of leisure activities to the participants was found to be “the joy of living” and “the pleasure of socializing” Based on these findings, policy suggestions were presented to reduce the barriers to leisure activities for low-income elderly individuals and to enhance their right to actively enjoy leisure activities.
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KEYWORD
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low-income elderly living alone, leisure activities, welfare policy for the elderly
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