Why Japanese frail elderly men refuse social network? : a qualitative study.
10.14442/generalist.38.349
- VernacularTitle:高齢男性の心理が社会的交流に与える影響－質的手法による探究
- Author:
Akira Matsushita
;
Masao Tahara
;
Hisashi Yoshimoto
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
frail elderly men;
refuse social network;
qualitative study
- From:An Official Journal of the Japan Primary Care Association
2015;38(4):349-354
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
Introduction : Japanese elderly men tend to refuse social network even if they need to use them. The objective is to explore Japanese elderly men's perceptions of social network including daycare services.
Methods : Qualitative studies using focused group and semi-structured interviews for elderly men more than seventy-five years old who live in Nagi-cho, Okayama, Japan were conducted.. All interviews were recorded and transcribed. Data analysis was done with modified grounded theory approach.
Results : Three categories were made as internal factors (role seeking, adapt aging), relationship factor (female attendance, staff communication), and external factor (transportation, economy).
Conclusion : By conducting intervention focusing on causes of relationships and external factors inclusive of day care services , it may be possible to improve social involvement of elderly men. 10 proposals were made to government.
