Integrated Care in Community Housing Supplied by Social Economy : Utilizing Ostrom's Institutional Analysis and Development Framework

This study examines the patterns of integrated care in community housing provided by the social economy in Seoul. Utilizing Elinor Ostrom's Institutional Analysis and Development Framework (IAD), it qualitatively investigates how care systems are created and operate within an institutional context. The findings indicate that community housing promotes informal care systems through resident interactions, serving as a model that fosters emotional stability and social cohesion. Notably, residents’ cooperation and a culture of sharing manifest in various forms, including childcare, emergency support, and elderly care, which contribute to a safety net within the community. Social economy organizations actively encourage this culture of care, while Seoul's support programs help balance privacy with communal living. The requirement for each residence to establish a housing cooperative has strengthened the living care system, facilitating the development and management of both formal and informal rules, as well as the sharing of cultural practices among tenants. This study highlights the potential for community housing care systems to extend beyond resident interactions into broader community contexts, providing important policy and practical insights.