The relationship between the interpersonal relations and multi-generation coexistence in Japanese elder community residents

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to clarify the generational factors on the multi-generation coexistence consciousness in the elderly community residents in Japan. Questionnaire survey was conducted for adults of 20 years and older and 434 data of elderly was analyzed. In addition to the attributes, contents of the survey were participation in volunteer activities and community activities, the intention of living in a neighborhood, the relation with the neighbors, and the multi-generation coexistence consciousness. After classifying the interaction in the community, the interconnectedness between the multi-generation coexistence consciousness and the association with the neighbors was cleared. No significant association was seen between the two items. In the regression analysis, it was cleared that the type of housing, participation in community activities, and satisfaction of neighborhood affected the multi-generation coexistence consciousness.