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A Study On Family Disorganization Type Of Elderly People Live Alone

GeunHwaShin 1

1부산대학교

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This study classified the factors of family disorganization of elderly people live alone in diverse aspects except the economic aspect. 29 statements selected through 8 times of recategorization process were distributed to 29 elderly people live alone and Q-sort was performed. Four types were deducted through the analysis by Q methodologies. Type 1 is independent type which is resulting from loss of identity and sense of helplessness. Type 2 is disorganization type because of weakening of individualism and social cohesion. Type 3 is disorganization type because of lack of family resources. Type 4 is called as independent disorganization type according to the health conditions. Implications of this study shows, First, development of policies and services for independent elderly people live alone who want to live alone is required. Second, existing old people care services should be much more intensified and intensive related services should be developed. Third, introduction of the concept of elderly people live alone multiple communities and consequent establishment of professional protection institution like elderly people live alone exclusive center are required.Fourth, for elderly people live alone who suffer from family isorganization, it is necessary to find the solutions through social relationship networks because they have problems of psychosocial problems that they are isolated from their families.

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