2011 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Study of adaptive dependence among elderly
| Project/Area Number |
20730442
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Clinical psychology
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| Research Institution | University of Toyama |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2008 – 2011
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| Keywords | 対人依存 / 高齢者 / 在宅介護 / 自立 |
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| Research Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to explore adaptive dependence among the elderly who, because of a decline in their mind and body functions, cannot do daily activities without help. Focusing especially on the dependence on Home-Helpers, one interview survey was conducted to develop a hypothetical model of dependence structure. Based on this model, questionnaire surveys were conducted to examine those determinants(the home-helper's caring attitude and the elderly's interpersonal traits) and the relation between care satisfaction and subjective well-being to elderly's dependence. Finally, another interview survey was conducted to examine the process that the elderly use to adapt to their increasing dependency on others in terms of a balance between dependence and independence.
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