PROBLEMS AND ISSUES FOR HOSTS OF SOCIAL PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES: A CASE STUDY FROM JAPAN
2024
Challenges for Hosts of Social Activities for Older Adults in Japan
Sample size: 10
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Author Information
Author(s): Takase Mai, Goto Jun
Primary Institution: University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Hypothesis
What problems do hosts face when conducting social participation activities for older adults?
Conclusion
Hosts of social activities for older adults in Japan face significant challenges due to aging and declining membership.
Supporting Evidence
- Nine out of ten hosts reported that the decline of members due to aging and death was a major problem.
- Hosts found it difficult to recruit younger generations to lead the activity groups.
Takeaway
Older adults who run social activities are having a hard time because their friends are getting older and passing away, making it tough to keep the activities going.
Methodology
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten hosts of social activities.
Limitations
The study only included hosts from one community space in Japan.
Participant Demographics
All hosts were aged 65 and older.
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