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KMID : 0379220090290041463
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Journal of Korea Gerontological Society
2009 Volume.29 No. 4 p.1463 ~ p.1478
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Exploring Ways Toward Development of Kyungrodang: Focusing on the Characteristics of the Elderly Based on the Types of Kyungrodang Participation
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Yoo Seong-Ho
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the characteristics of the elderly based on the types of Kyungrodang participation and explores ways toward development of Kyungrodang. A national sample data, collected by the Korean Institute for the Health and Social Welfare in 2004 is analyzed by employing Chi-Square test of independence, ANOVA, and multiple logistic regression(n=3,005). A significant difference is noted in age, area, and socioeconomic status among the elderly based on the types of Kyungrodang participation. The results show that those elderly living in rural areas with
older and lower socioeconomic status are more likely to participate at Kyungrodang, whereas, elderly living in urban areas with younger and higher socioeconomic status are less likely to participate at Kyungrodang and discontinue to use the services. Although there is a difference between the gender, the most significant reason for not using and discontinuing Kyungrodang is because the elderly can not get along with the other participants. In other words, the major problem that needs to be solved is to socializing and providing service programs satisfying all participants. Based on the results and
recent socioeconomic changes of the older population, some policy issues are suggested for the development of Kyungrodang.
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KEYWORD
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Elderly, Kyungrodang, Leisure Facilities for the Elderly, Welfare Policy for the Elderly
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