Ageing Suitability Evaluation of Residential Districts Based on Active Ageing Theory

Xu, Yunfang; Liu, Hui; Su, Shu; Peng, Mao

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“…Through the study, we found that the living environment and daily behaviors of this particular group of the elderly in traditional Miao dwellings in western Hunan are very different from those in urban residences and nursing homes, which leads to different physical and psychological needs, and thus affects their respective health [39][40][41][42][43][44][45]. However, the health of the elderly has been recognized as an important and urgent issue.…”

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Correlation Analysis of Health Factors of Elderly People in Traditional Miao Dwellings in Western Hunan

Liu

Zhang

et al. 2023

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Under the macro context of severe global aging, the typical villages and dwellings of the Miao ethnic group in western Hunan were selected, and the daily life and health status of the local elderly were evaluated through behavioral observation, interviews, and questionnaires (e.g., physiological, psychological, and residential environments). In addition, the health status and relevant evaluation factors of the respondents were correlated and then analyzed using SPSS software. As indicated by the results of this study, the local elderly used all the spaces and functions of the existing dwellings and were satisfied with the spaces except for the toilet. In addition, their physiological functions had declined, and their daily behaviors were affected by a wide variety of physical diseases. From a psychological perspective, more than 60% of the elderly had significant feelings of loneliness and frustration. As indicated by the correlation results, the health status of the elderly in traditional Miao dwellings in western Hunan was positively correlated with family, income, daily acts, dwellings, and infrastructure, and negatively correlated with age. They showed linear correlations with all impact factors: Health = 157.44 − 5.242 ∗ Gender − 1.611 ∗ Age − 0.606 ∗ Education level − 0.411 ∗ Family + 0.001 ∗ Income − 7.191 ∗ Daily acts + 13.621 ∗ Dwelling + 4.682 ∗ Infrastructure + 17.198 ∗ Natural. Based on the results of study, targeted improvement strategies were proposed for the elderly in traditional Miao dwellings in western Hunan from four aspects—infrastructure, traditional dwellings, mental health, and policy support—to improve the health status of the elderly in traditional Chinese villages and towns.

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Correlation Analysis of Health Factors of Elderly People in Traditional Miao Dwellings in Western Hunan

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“…Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages * Undertake the effective and efficient management of planning, design, construction and operation to provide health facilities with appropriate technology, facilitating holistic care [46]. * Plan, design and build settlements to foster healthy lifestyle choices and opportunities, and aid healing [47]. * Attend to inclusive design to enable universal access to all facilities [48].…”

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Get Construction Project Performance Parameters Right to Attain Sustainable Development Goals

Ofori

2023

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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were agreed upon by the world’s leaders as the framework for a global agenda for development. The construction industry is key to the delivery of the SDGs because construction provides the physical basis for the economic activities necessary for attaining short-term economic growth and long-term development. Moreover, the construction process generates income and contributes to other sectors of the economy, and the completed items contribute to enhancing quality of life. Each constructed item should be completed to the highest level of achievement if the industry is to deliver what is required of it under the global agenda. Thus, it is necessary to have a way of assessing the extent to which this is achieved in projects. This study seeks answers to the following questions: What are the SDGs? What are their merits, challenges and drawbacks? What is the progress in the efforts to attain them? What role can construction play in the effort to attain the SDGs? How should the performance parameters of construction projects be defined to enable the industry to best play this role? The study is based on a review of the relevant literature. It is found that all the 17 SDGs are relevant to the construction industry as they concern what the industry must do, how it must do it, what it should use, and the impact of what it does on quality of life. It is suggested that appropriate performance parameters of projects are needed in order to develop policy initiatives, practices, mindsets and attitudes to enable the construction industry to undertake the tasks required of it in attaining the SDGs. As a guide, a framework comprising 15 parameters is proposed.

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Loneliness, Psychological Well-being, Depression, and Social Participation in the Older Persons: Rural and Urban Differences

Gümüş Demir,

Yılmaz

2024

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Introduction:: The purpose of this study is to compare the loneliness, psychological well- being, depression, and social participation of elderly people living in Turkish society between rural and urban areas. The sample group of the study, in which a correlational survey model was used, consisted of 610 elderly adults. Method:: The study population consists of two groups: the first group consists of individuals over 65 years of age living in the city (Istanbul) (n= 291), and the second group consists of individuals over 65 years of age living in rural areas (rural areas of Ordu) (n= 319). Socio-demographic Information Form, Loneliness in the Elderly Scale, Geriatric Depression Scale, Psychological Well-Being in the Elderly Scale, and Social Inclusion Scale were applied online. Statistical analyses of the study were conducted using SPSS 27.00, and the Independent Samples t-test and ANOVA test were used. Results:: According to the findings of this study, statistically significant results were found in psychological well-being, social inclusion, social relations, loneliness and depression, and place of residence. It was observed that the social isolation and social acceptance levels of those living in urban areas were higher than those living in rural areas. Social, loneliness, and depression scores of those living in the village/town were found to be higher than those living in the city centre. Furthermore, the social relationship scores of those living in the village/town were found to be higher than those living in the city centre. Conclusion:: The increasing elderly population worldwide has become an issue that requires global measures. Place of residence is one of the factors thought to affect older people's health and well- being. It is thought that the study data will contribute to new policies that will ensure the protection and promotion of elderly health and those working in this field. In addition, the study, which provides information about Turkish culture, will also enable intercultural comparisons.

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Ageing Suitability Evaluation of Residential Districts Based on Active Ageing Theory

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Correlation Analysis of Health Factors of Elderly People in Traditional Miao Dwellings in Western Hunan

Correlation Analysis of Health Factors of Elderly People in Traditional Miao Dwellings in Western Hunan

Get Construction Project Performance Parameters Right to Attain Sustainable Development Goals

Loneliness, Psychological Well-being, Depression, and Social Participation in the Older Persons: Rural and Urban Differences

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