| Title |
An Analysis Study on the Experiences of Korean Elderly Using Third Places |
| Authors |
최연희(Choi, Yeon-Hee) ; 서현보(Seo, Hyun-Bo) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2021.37.8.41 |
| Keywords |
Elderly’s third place; Welfare services; Elderly leisure welfare; Aging in place; Community care |
| Abstract |
This study aims to understand the meaning of the third place from the understanding of the Korean elderly's life through the analysis of the
Korean elderly's experience of using the third place. The term "third place" is based on the concept Oldenburg suggested, but to focus on
places that are closely related to daily life, this paper will define a third place as "an unofficial space that one would go voluntarily,
regularly, or routinely." A total of 24 participants were selected to survey the experience of using a third place. The survey participants used
in the research were 60+ years old, unemployed, and people who had third places they frequent to. The conclusion of the research is as
follows. First, The paper has confirmed the elderly's desire for a third place that could be used regularly as well as the fact that a third
place is an indispensable part of the elderly's lives. Second, The research has confirmed that places including parks, green spaces, and sports
facilities are functioning as third places for the elderly and that third places are also formed at places such as stores or streets. It was also
shown that many elderly people avoid using facilities specifically for seniors. Thus, existing third places must be recognized to support,
supplement, and utilize their maintenance in addition to establishing welfare institutions and facilities. |