Revisiting the Role of Neighbourhood Change in Social Exclusion and Inclusion of Older People
Joint Authors
Rose, Damaris
Burns, Victoria F.
Lavoie, Jean-Pierre
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Abstract EN
Objective.
To explore how older people who are “aging in place” are affected when the urban neighbourhoods in which they are aging are themselves undergoing socioeconomic and demographic change.
Methods.
A qualitative case study was conducted in two contrasting neighbourhoods in Montréal (Québec, Canada), the analysis drawing on concepts of social exclusion and attachment.
Results.
Participants express variable levels of attachment to neighbourhood.
Gentrification triggered processes of social exclusion among older adults: loss of social spaces dedicated to older people led to social disconnectedness, invisibility, and loss of political influence on neighbourhood planning.
Conversely, certain changes in a disadvantaged neighbourhood fostered their social inclusion.
Conclusion.
This study thus highlights the importance of examining the impacts of neighbourhood change when exploring the dynamics of aging in place and when considering interventions to maintain quality of life of those concerned.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Burns, Victoria F.& Lavoie, Jean-Pierre& Rose, Damaris. 2011. Revisiting the Role of Neighbourhood Change in Social Exclusion and Inclusion of Older People. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Burns, Victoria F.…[et al.]. Revisiting the Role of Neighbourhood Change in Social Exclusion and Inclusion of Older People. Journal of Aging Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Burns, Victoria F.& Lavoie, Jean-Pierre& Rose, Damaris. Revisiting the Role of Neighbourhood Change in Social Exclusion and Inclusion of Older People. Journal of Aging Research. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449594
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-449594