An investigation on the social network of rederly residents of under-populated area

调查对象为居住在福岛县人口稀少的金山町的30 ~ 50岁的人群，问卷内容为健康促进和未来生活方式。主要发现如下：1.在促进健康方面，定期体检、养成充足睡眠的习惯、休息和换气的频率较高。2.作为促进健康的一项政策，体育设施的准备和心理护理项目的实施是非常必要的。四、六成以上的受访者对参与志愿者活动，如地区活动、环保活动、支援活动、休闲活动等，有兴趣。国际交流活动、儿童活动、残障人士活动不受青睐。5.代际交流的重要性得到认可。特别是，他们对传统活动感兴趣，如捣年糕和嘉年华会、合作农活、传统娱乐和游戏，以促进代际交流。

A questionnaire about health promotion and future life style was sent out to people of age ranging from thirties to fifties living in Kanayama-machi, an under-populated area in Fukushima prefecture. Major findings include the following.1.For the health promotion, regular medical check, habit of taking sufficient sleep, rest, and change of air are practiced in high frequency. Regular exercise is not practiced frequently.2.As a policy for health promotion, preparation of sports facility and fulfillment of mental care project are highly desired.3.More than half have some plan of their own old age. highly desired life style include; doing favorite things, living leisurely, and living friendly to neighbors.4.More than 60% are interested in participating volunteer activities, such as regional activity, environmental activity, supports, and recreations. International exchange activity, activities for children, physically handicapped people are not favored.5.Importance of inter-generation exchange is recognized. In particular, they are interested in traditional events, such as rice cake pounding and carnivals, collaboration in farm work, traditional entertainments and games for the promotion of inter-generation exchange.