Abstract
[Purpose] Some people suffering from physical problems use mobility devices. This research clarified the difference in psychological resistance to mobility devices (cane, four-wheeled walker, wheel chair, and electrically powered scooters) according to age group. [Subjects] Ordinary subjects aged from 20 to 100. [Method] An anonymous written survey was distributed to general citizens, and 675 responses were returned (collection rate of 82.9%). [Result] Young people in their 20s through 40s had higher psychological resistance toward all devices than senior citizens. Also, people in their 60s had higher psychological resistance toward four-wheeled walkers than people over the age of 70. [Conclusion] Since this research clarified that young people have high resistance to mobility devices, it is necessary to examine a strategy to the lower psychological resistance of citizens, especially those of the young generation.
