【Introduction】 Recent emphasis on studying behavioral factors in preventing falls among older adults contrasts with the current focus on internal and external factors, with limited knowledge in this area.【Objective】 This study aims to uncover real-life details about fall locations, causes, and post-fall psychological conditions in community-dwelling older adults. It seeks to provide foundational data for exploring behavioral factors.【Methods】 We conducted semi-structured interviews with older adults who had experienced falls. We gathered information on fall locations, causes, recent falls, and post-fall psychological states. Verbal data were transcribed and analyzed using statistical methods.【Results】 Older adults aged 75 and above, both men and women, experienced more falls, with differences in fall locations by age and gender. Regardless of these factors, “stumbling” and “loss of balance” were common fall causes, while others varied. Post-fall psychological conditions showed strong associations between words like “fall,” “fear,” “pain,” and “housework.”【Discussion and Conclusion】 To understand behavioral factors, focus on age-related physical and mental changes, gender-based daily routines, and behavioral patterns’ interplay. Multidimensional analysis should consider daily life’s role in falls and post-fall psychology, addressing fears and reduced activity after falls.
