Behavioral Characteristics of Older Adults in Community Public Spaces: Gender and Aging in Dalian, China

Yu, Wenting; Zhou, Bo; Liu, Jianjun

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“…In terms of public space, systematic environmental construction can be used as a balanced means to address gender differences and improve psychological satisfaction in older residential communities ( Yu et al, 2021 ). Public space promotes the health of older adults and determines their preferences through active aging approaches, especially their use of public space in residential areas ( Lak et al, 2020 ).…”

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Aging-friendly cities: Investigating the effects of street usage on the psychological satisfaction of older adults in megacities

Gao²,

Qiu³

et al. 2022

Front. Psychol.

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The psychological satisfaction of older adults is an important evaluation standard for the construction of elder-friendly cities. Meanwhile, as important space carriers carrying the travel activities and social participation of older adults, streets are also of great significance to improve psychological wellbeing. However, few studies pay attention to the street usage of aging population, especially in the context of megacities. Moreover, the previous literature rarely distinguishes the types of streets. Thus, employing a mixed approach, we investigate the relationships between street usage and psychological satisfaction for older adults. Based on the survey in Shanghai, we find that a clear role for different usage indicators in the determination of subjective psychological satisfaction of older adults. More specially, the street usage and psychological satisfaction for older adults are strongly correlated, especially for living streets. Psychological satisfaction for older adults in different types of streets is not always positively related to the positive perception of street usage. The psychological satisfaction of different streets depends on different factors. By focusing on the case of a megacity, our study emphasizes the differences between different types of streets, which will be conducive to the proposal of practical planning policies. In addition, employing mixed research methods not only explains how different street usage affects the psychological welfare of older adults on a macro scale, but also emphasizes the inner world of respondents.

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confidence: 99%

Aging-friendly cities: Investigating the effects of street usage on the psychological satisfaction of older adults in megacities

Gao²,

Qiu³

et al. 2022

Front. Psychol.

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The role of urban green spaces in supporting active and healthy ageing: an exploration of behaviour–physical setting–gender correlations

Ye,

Ren,

Shang

et al. 2023

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PurposeUrban green spaces support people to approach active, healthy ageing, especially in high-density cities where they compensate for limited private living spaces. This research paper aims to examine how urban green spaces support active, healthy ageing by exploring correlations between behaviour, physical setting and gender difference among older people in a highly populated urban context.Design/methodology/approachUrban parks in older neighbourhoods of Macau were selected for data collection. Photographic documentation was used to collect data, with 1,201 older people photographed identified as valid samples. Each was coded according to labels of behaviour, physical setting and gender. Chi-squared tests were conducted to assess correlations between behaviours and features of physical settings, and differences between genders in behaviours and physical settings. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to further examine associations between older people's behaviours and features of physical settings by gender.FindingsThe research reveals types and frequency of behaviours displayed, preferred environmental features for different behaviours and gender differences in behaviours and preferred environmental features. Design principles targeting active, healthy ageing should consider particular amenities and street furniture, the arrangement of trees and landscapes and the integration of open and secluded places.Originality/valuePrevious studies address older people's behaviour from the perspective of either environmental influence or gender difference, but there have been few studies on gendered behavioural differences among older people in urban green spaces. Analysing the behaviour–physical setting–gender relationship provides more evidence in the field of built environment studies.

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Characteristics of Physical Activities and Environmental Factor Preferences of Older Adults in Rural Resettlement Community in Ningbo, China

Xia

et al. 2022

Journal of Environmental and Public Health

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As physical mobility declines, older adults become increasingly dependent on their living environment. The relationship between physical activities and community environments for older adults has been studied to help promote physical and mental health and increase social connections among older adults, thereby improving their quality of life and health status. This study analyzed the daily outdoor physical activities of older adults in Nanyu New Village, China, using behavior mapping and questionnaire research for data collection, and conducting a comprehensive analysis of the spatial, temporal, and environmental elements of the physical activities. This research showed that the physical activity choices of older adults in rural resettlement neighborhoods vary significantly by time, gender, and space. In decreasing order, surrounding support, site security, space convenience, beautiful landscape, and diverse facilities influence the outdoor physical activities of older adults. This study provides new insights into the ongoing debate on age-friendly communities and provides a useful reference for the design of age-friendly retrofitting of outdoor environments in rural resettlement communities.

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Behavioral Characteristics of Older Adults in Community Public Spaces: Gender and Aging in Dalian, China

Cited by 4 publications

References 18 publications

Aging-friendly cities: Investigating the effects of street usage on the psychological satisfaction of older adults in megacities

Aging-friendly cities: Investigating the effects of street usage on the psychological satisfaction of older adults in megacities

The role of urban green spaces in supporting active and healthy ageing: an exploration of behaviour–physical setting–gender correlations

Characteristics of Physical Activities and Environmental Factor Preferences of Older Adults in Rural Resettlement Community in Ningbo, China

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