Hello,
This questionnaire is part of the research project titled:“A Study on Public Communication Spaces for Elderly Living Alone in Korea’s Aging Rural Communities.”
We kindly ask you to take a few moments of your valuable time to share your honest opinions and feelings.
Please be assured that all responses will be used solely for academic statistical purposes in the thesis , and will not be used for any other purposes .
There are no right or wrong answers . We ask that you respond freely and sincerely, based on your own experiences and impressions in everyday life.
Researcher: Master’s Program in Design & Manufacturing Engineering, Jeonbuk National University： Wang Junhyeok
Response Scale:
Public Communication Spaces : According to Article 36 of the Korean “Welfare of the Aged Act,” public communication and welfare facilities for the elderly include senior centers (Gyeongrodang), welfare centers for the elderly, and elder education classes.（ Senior Centers – Gyeongrodangv）
（Welfare Centers for the Elderly)）
（Elder Education Programs）
How well are you aware of the above?
a. Well aware b. Not very aware
What is your gender? A. Male B. Female
What is your age group? A. 65 or older B. Under 65
Where is the community / elderly care facility / community service center / senior school you currently reside in located? A. Urban area B. Rural area Other: ______ (please specify) ______
Are you familiar with public communication spaces? Very well aware. I have personally participated in activities at a public communication space. Fairly well aware. A family member has participated in such activities, or I have researched it professionally. Somewhat aware. I have seen such buildings or heard of people participating in such spaces. Not aware at all. I have never received any information related to public communication spaces. I do not wish to know. I have a strong aversion to public communication spaces of this kind.
Accessibility : The degree to which an elderly person can easily use, reach, and enter a space within their environment without any particular difficulty.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Stability : The degree to which an elderly person feels psychologically at ease and emotionally stable in their environment, enabling a sustained sense of stability in daily life.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Convenience : The degree to which an elderly person can access and benefit from various convenient facilities and services in their environment, allowing them to perform daily activities more easily and quickly.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Openness : The degree to which an elderly person does not feel confined in their environment and perceives the space as visually and psychologically open.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Activity Support : The degree to which an elderly person can engage in various activities in their environment, and the extent to which the space encourages their active participation.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Efficiency : The degree to which an elderly person can conveniently access necessary services and perceive that the space and facilities are being managed and operated efficiently.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Safety : The degree to which an elderly person feels that they can use the space safely, without risk of physical harm or accidents in their environment.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Comfort : The degree to which an elderly person feels physically and emotionally comfortable and pleasant in their environment.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Flexibility : The degree to which an elderly person feels that the space can be easily adjusted or adapted to meet their various needs.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Community & Share : The degree to which an elderly person interacts and cooperates with others in their environment, and perceives that the space fosters a sense of community and shared values.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Privacy : The degree to which an elderly person feels that their personal space or privacy is adequately protected, even when sharing space with others in their environment.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Extraversion : The degree to which an elderly person tends to enjoy socializing with others and actively participating in group activities within their environment.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Agreeableness : The degree to which an elderly person is perceived as kind to others, enjoys helping, and actively practices empathy and cooperation in their environment.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Conscientiousness : The degree to which an elderly person is perceived as responsible, organized, and living with autonomy and trust in their environment.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Neuroticism : The degree to which an elderly person tends to easily experience negative emotions such as anxiety, tension, or discomfort in their environment.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Supportiveness : The degree to which an elderly person feels that they receive sufficient assistance and guidance through the design or operation of the space in their environment.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Inclusiveness : The degree to which an elderly person feels that the space and services in their environment can flexibly accept and accommodate diverse needs and situations.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Diversity : The degree to which an elderly person feels that they can engage in various purposes and activities such as entertainment, education, and health management within their environment.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?
Recognizability : The degree to which an elderly person can clearly distinguish and understand the functions and directions of different zones within the space in their environment.
To what extent do you think this factor is important in a public communication space?