SEXUAL DIFFERENCE OF BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTIC IN COMMON SPACE IN GROUP HOUSE FOR THE AGED

This study aims at clarifying sexual difference of behavioral characteristic in common space in group house for the aged. The findings are as follows. Female residents often use common space, however male residents moderately do it. Female and male residents act on the difference zone in common space. Female residents tend to act collectively, however male residents act individually. Female residents tend to act widely in common space, however male residents act limitedly. Male residents tend to interest in group work by female residents, however they seldom participate in that group. Female residents can adapt easily to community life, however male residents can not do it.