Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the level of residential privacy perceived by the elderly and also to identify contributing factors on their perception of privacy. This study examined the relations among socio-demographic characteristics housing characteristics and personal perception of privacy. The number of 469 elderly aged 55 and over were interviewed in Seoul. Daejeon Jeonju and Daegu, The data were analyzed by statistical methods such as frequencies means and multiple liner regression analysis. The result showed that the significant variables related to the perception of residential privacy of the elderly were the personal self-esteem age housing tenure pattern of using spaces family solidarity and availability of the perception of private space. The perception of the privacy of the elderly can be affected by personal characteristics and the privacy can be achieved by improving their present housing environment.

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