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http://dx.doi.org/10.13067/JKIECS.2013.8.5.713

A Study on Types of Portal Sites Preferences among the Korea Elderly  

Heo, Jun-Seon (강남대학교 사회복지전문대학원)
Lee, Hong-Jik (강남대학교 사회복지학부)
Jeong, Chan-Hee (강남대학교 사회복지전문대학원)
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The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences / v.8, no.5, 2013 , pp. 713-724 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore and classify the types of portal sites' preferences among korean elderly in Korea by using the Q-methodology. 35 q-samples were adopted based on literature reviews and interviews with elderly and staff in charge of information education for the elderly. As results, types of portal sites' preferences among Korean elderly were categorized into four: 1) universality and popularity, 2) personal interests, 3) social relationship, and 4) convenience. This study also explored attributes of each type of perception and delivered implication to prepare and improve better portal sites for the elderly and finally help them use portal site more effectively and enhance their quality of life.
Keywords
Korean elderly; portal sites' preference; q-methodology;
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