Actions and feelings for social participation of mild care recipients living at home:

Characteristics of Sense of Coherence (SOC) in high and low groups

Abstract

This qualitative study suggests methods for home support of mild care recipients towards social participation. We conducted a semi-structured interview using the Sense of Coherence (SOC) scale, which is an index of stress coping ability and health maintenance targeting required Support Levels 1, 2, and Nursing Care 1. The analysis was performed using a modified grounded theory approach．As a result, 【Understanding mental and physical conditions】, 【Predicting behavior according to the situation】, and 【Reflecting upon the experience to find a solution】 appeared only in the high SOC group. 【Don’t ask for help from family and friends】, and 【Don’t find meaning in participation】 appeared only in the low SOC group. The possibility that supporting an increase in SOC promotes social participation suggests the usefulness SOC in support activities.