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Chapter 3 Define

Overview

Explore stage has identified sense of purpose as a potential To help answer the problem statement , I needed to understand

approach to alleviating loneliness/social isolation. However, a the users and how they themselves define sense of purpose.
knowledge gap in the literature exists in exploring it as a Hence, it is now time to do primary research and deep dive on
solution to address the issue. Before I can address this gap in the following areas:
knowledge I needed to pin-down the initial problem. Learnings
from explore phase has helped me formulate the following • Understand the definition of purpose amongst older adults
problem statement: from an Irish context and interaction perspective

• Explore the role of older adults in the society

The Problem Statement • Unearth perceptions of older adults on existing service DEFINE
solutions e.g. volunteer groups, social groups

• Understand issues encountered by social group leaders
How can we design an interaction (social or volunteer organizations for older adults) in

solution that can encourage older attracting older adult members.

adults to have a greater purpose in the

community and therefore actively

engage more in the society?