Mobility and Active Ageing in Suburban Environments : Findings from In-Depth Interviews and Person-Based GPS Tracking

Joint Authors

Miller, Evonne
Aird, Rosemary
Zeitler, Elisabeth
Buys, Laurie

Source

Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research

Issue

Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2012-12-17

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

10

Main Subjects

Diseases

Abstract EN

Background.

Governments face a significant challenge to ensure that community environments meet the mobility needs of an ageing population.

Therefore, it is critical to investigate the effect of suburban environments on the choice of transportation and its relation to participation and active ageing.

Objective.

This research explores if and how suburban environments impact older people's mobility and their use of different modes of transport.

Methods.

Data derived from GPS tracking, travel diaries, brief questionnaires, and semistructured interviews were gathered from thirteen people aged from 56 to 87 years, living in low-density suburban environments in Brisbane, Australia.

Results.

The suburban environment influenced the choice of transportation and out-of-home mobility.

Both walkability and public transportation (access and usability) impact older people's transportation choices.

Impracticality of active and public transportation within suburban environments creates car dependency in older age.

Conclusion.

Suburban environments often create barriers to mobility, which impedes older people's engagement in their wider community and ability to actively age in place.

Further research is needed to develop approaches towards age-friendly suburban environments which will encourage older people to remain active and engaged in older age.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Zeitler, Elisabeth& Buys, Laurie& Aird, Rosemary& Miller, Evonne. 2012. Mobility and Active Ageing in Suburban Environments : Findings from In-Depth Interviews and Person-Based GPS Tracking. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Zeitler, Elisabeth…[et al.]. Mobility and Active Ageing in Suburban Environments : Findings from In-Depth Interviews and Person-Based GPS Tracking. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)

Zeitler, Elisabeth& Buys, Laurie& Aird, Rosemary& Miller, Evonne. Mobility and Active Ageing in Suburban Environments : Findings from In-Depth Interviews and Person-Based GPS Tracking. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457947

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-457947