Sociodemographic Factors and Neighborhood/Environmental Conditions Associated with Social Isolation Among Black Older Adults

Taylor, Harry Owen; Tsuchiya, Kazumi; Nguyen, Ann W.; Mueller, Collin

doi:10.1177/08982643221118427

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“…The environment can support or constrain older adults’ performance in their daily occupations. 13 One such example is the study by Taylor et al 31 on sociodemographic factors and neighbourhoods in black older adults.…”

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Ageing in place – exploring the safety of the environment of Slovenian older adults

Galof

2023

SAGE Open Medicine

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Objective: The importance of subjective and objective living environment was investigated. Methods: A new questionnaire was developed, validated and distributed to community-dwelling adults in various Slovenian counties. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and t-tests in SPSS Statistics 24. Older adults ( N = 358), 33% men and 67% women, mean age 74.3 years, participated in the cross-sectional study. Results: Statistically significant differences (at 5% significance level) in subjective opinions of older adults regarding views on appropriate design of the living environment between the group with and without risk factors exist only for the statement that a thermostat to regulate room temperature should be placed in a visible and accessible location ( p = 0.014). Conclusion: The living environment has some risk factors, but they are not statistically significant between groups. The results may prompt occupational therapists to develop innovative strategies to facilitate occupational participation of users, increase participation in preventive services and obtain policy support.

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Ageing in place – exploring the safety of the environment of Slovenian older adults

Galof

2023

SAGE Open Medicine

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“…Solitary death is frequently related to social isolation. Numerous risk factors for solitary death—for example, unmarried or divorced status, unemployment, and disconnection from family or neighborhood—are features of social isolation (Kim, 2017; Taylor et al, 2023). In the literature, social isolation is often referred to as the absence of social contact (Machielse, 2015), and thus, corresponds to structural social support.…”

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Perceived Risk of Solitary Death and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults Living Alone in Seoul: Can Structural and Functional Social Support Buffer the Impact?

Ha,

Nam,

Lee

2023

J Appl Gerontol

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Although older adults living alone are at a greater risk of solitary death, there is a dearth of literature in this area. Using the 2018 Seoul Elderly Survey, we investigated the extent to which older adults living alone in Seoul perceive the risk of solitary death and examined the association between the perceived risk of solitary death and depressive symptoms. Additionally, we explored the role of structural and functional support in that association as a buffering factor. Results showed that more than half of the older adults living alone in Seoul perceived that they could be victims of solitary death. The perceived risk of solitary death among older adults living alone was independently associated with depressive symptoms. Additionally, the structural aspect of social support moderated the impact of the perceived risk of solitary death on depressive symptoms. Interventions that enhance the structural aspect of social support should be primarily considered.

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“…However, inequities within the built environment can hinder the use of parks and access to their social benefits [ 83 ]. For instance, inaccessible amenities in the built environment can contribute to social isolation in older adults [ 91 ]. Through the years, scholars describe how residential segregation relates to inequitable access to a quality built environment, exposure to pollution [ 92 , 93 , 94 ], access to urban green spaces [ 95 , 96 ], blighted vacant land [ 97 ], and various health concerns [ 98 , 99 ].…”

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The Dynamic Relationship between Social Cohesion and Urban Green Space in Diverse Communities: Opportunities and Challenges to Public Health

Jennings,

Rigolon,

Thompson

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IJERPH

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Social cohesion is a key factor within social determinants of health and well-being. Urban green spaces can provide environments that potentially facilitate meaningful and positive social interactions that promote social cohesion, equity, human health, and well-being. However, the lack of integration of existing research on social cohesion, urban green spaces, and public health in diverse (e.g., racially and ethnically) communities limits culturally relevant strategies to address health disparities. In this manuscript, we synthesize research on the potential of urban green spaces to promote social cohesion and public health in historically excluded communities. Particularly, we explore the development of social cohesion as it relates to the social environment, built environment, leisure opportunities, green space maintenance, safety, and green gentrification. We highlight key factors and their application to meet opportunities and challenges to social and public health. A conceptual framework is presented to provide an overview and illustrate connections found in the literature.

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Sociodemographic Factors and Neighborhood/Environmental Conditions Associated with Social Isolation Among Black Older Adults

Cited by 14 publications

References 50 publications

Ageing in place – exploring the safety of the environment of Slovenian older adults

Ageing in place – exploring the safety of the environment of Slovenian older adults

Perceived Risk of Solitary Death and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults Living Alone in Seoul: Can Structural and Functional Social Support Buffer the Impact?

The Dynamic Relationship between Social Cohesion and Urban Green Space in Diverse Communities: Opportunities and Challenges to Public Health

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