Developing a Group Program for Older Males to Participate in Social Activities in Japan: A Mixed-Methods Study

This study analyzes the effect of social participation in a program that encourages participation in social activities as an approach to counteract the social isolation of elderly males in Japan. The design of this study was an open-label, before-and-after trial for a single group using the converge...

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Published in:American journal of men's health 2021-03, Vol.15 (2), p.1557988321989899-1557988321989899
Main Authors: Nomura, Kenta, Kobayashi, Norikazu
Format: Article
Language:English
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Mixed methods research
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Social behavior
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Summary:This study analyzes the effect of social participation in a program that encourages participation in social activities as an approach to counteract the social isolation of elderly males in Japan. The design of this study was an open-label, before-and-after trial for a single group using the convergent design of the mixed-methods study. This program led to significant improvement in independent living and interest in society, but it did not help increase satisfaction with social activities. Additionally, a qualitative data identify that this program encouraged subjects to proactivity participate in social activities. While it has been identified that this program may have had a considerable effect by integrating quantitative and qualitative data, it is necessary to improve the program to further promote change in the subjects’ social behavior.
ISSN:1557-9883
1557-9891
DOI:10.1177/1557988321989899