Central and East European
Society for Phenomenology

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An investigation into the social network between three generations in a household

bridging the interrogational gaps between the Senior and the youth

Tsai-Hsuan TsaiYi-Lun HoKevin C. Tseng

pp. 277-286

Abstract

The traditional pattern of living arrangements makes the family a strong source of financial and emotional support for its members, and it connects grandparents and grandchildren in a unique bond. Unfortunately, it is reported that the number of older people living alone is rising in most countries. Although a lot of effort has been put into slowing down the social and emotional isolation experienced by the elderly, little has been done to investigate the social interaction between generations. In order to bridge intergenerational gaps between three generations of a family, this research work begins with an interview-based study to give insight into individual perspectives among those aged parents living alone and to identify their specific needs in generational connections and interactions.

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Ant Ozok A, Zaphiris Panayiotis (2011) Online communities and social computing: 4th international conference, OCSC 2011, held as part of HCI international 2011. Dordrecht, Springer.

Pages: 277-286

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-21796-8_30

Full citation:

Tsai Tsai-Hsuan, Ho Yi-Lun, Tseng Kevin C. (2011) „An investigation into the social network between three generations in a household: bridging the interrogational gaps between the Senior and the youth“, In: A. Ant Ozok & P. Zaphiris (eds.), Online communities and social computing, Dordrecht, Springer, 277–286.