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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2018.9.8.109

A Convergence study on the happiness and participating desire of economic activity among elderly living alone  

Lee, Byunglim (Dept. of Liberal Education, Konyang University)
Kim, Doo Ree (College of Nursing, Konyang University)
Lim, Hyo Nam (College of Nursing, Konyang University)
Kim, Kwang-Hwan (Dept. of Hospital Management, Konyang University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.9, no.8, 2018 , pp. 109-116 More about this Journal
Abstract
The study focuses on the relationship between the desire for economic activity and happiness among the elderly living alone. Qualitative research was conducted as a research method. Research participants were either go to the elderly community wellness center or volunteer at the center. The results were: First, it turned out that enjoying different programs and socializing with others at the community wellness center and the health of family were the factors of happiness to the elderly living alone. Second, the difference on the desire on economic activity among the elderly living alone was significant. Three groups could be categorized: the elderly who wants economic income through jobs, others who were wealthy, and others who do not struggle with their finance but wanted to continue their economic activity through part-time jobs. In average, the desire for economic activity was high but they wanted 2 - 3 hours of labor per day, considering their physical condition. In case of income, there were two groups, who desperately wants more income, and others who feel their income is sufficient. This study suggested a virtuous cycle of government support policies to the elderly living alone in economic and psychological perspectives.
Keywords
Elderly Living alone; Happiness; Economic Activity; Death; Focus Group Interview;
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