1998 Volume 63 Issue 506 Pages 61-68
The purpose of this study is to clarify the factors that determine the degree and form of the social exchange inside and outside houses for the eldery (HFE) and going-out behavior there. An interview method was adopted for the research. The results are as follows: A degree of instrumental self-maintenance Activities of Daily Living(IADL) is the prime determinant of their social exchange inside and outside the HFE and going-out behavior. Sharing the room with the other person is the chief factor that affects the social exchange inside the HFE. The distance between the HFE and residents' former home affects outside social exchange and going-out behavior. The HFE location which means access to transportation and commercial facilities has an influence on the frequency of going-out behavior.
