The current situation of intergenerational home sharing in Japan and its effects on each generation

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  • 日本の異世代ホームシェアの実態とそれぞれの世代に与える影響
  • ニホン ノ イセダイ ホームシェア ノ ジッタイ ト ソレゾレ ノ セダイ ニ アタエル エイキョウ

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This study aims to clarify the current situation of intergenerational home-sharing in Japan and its effects on each generation through interviews with 13 elderly and 8 young people who joined the program Kyoto Solidaire, an intergenerational home-sharing program promoted by Kyoto Prefecture. From 294 record units and using the Berelson's content analysis method, the following categories were identified: eight categories of the effects of the intergenerational home-sharing on the elderly, such as Opportunities for activities and exchanges: 32.1% and Psychological stability: 20.1%, and six categories of the effects on the young people, suchas Opportunities for new learning: 40.7% and Opportunities for activities and exchanges: 17.8%.. This study shows that there are various types of intergenerational home-sharing, and it suggests that intergenerational home-sharing can eliminate or alleviate social isolation of the elderly and promote generativity.

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