Social Participation of Older Adults at Risk of Marginalization
Author Information
Author(s): Meynet Stéphanie, Nguyen Trang, Alaux Alexia, Levasseur Melanie
Primary Institution: Université de Sherbrooke
Hypothesis
This study aimed to identify, describe, and integrate knowledge about interventions that foster the social participation of older adults at risk of marginalization and social exclusion.
Conclusion
The study found that while some interventions are promising, further research is needed to develop and evaluate effective strategies for enhancing social participation among marginalized older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- The study identified 24 studies assessing interventions for older adults' social participation.
- Almost half of the interventions were individualized home-based.
- Challenges included perceived isolation and lack of access to transportation.
Takeaway
The study looked at ways to help older people who might feel lonely or left out to join in social activities, and found some good ideas but more research is needed.
Methodology
A scoping review was conducted using 61 keywords across 6 databases to identify relevant studies.
Potential Biases
The under-representation of certain demographics in the studies may introduce bias in understanding the effectiveness of interventions.
Limitations
The study noted that many interventions were individualized and that there was a lack of representation of older adults from minority groups.
Participant Demographics
Most studies focused on older adults with low income, with limited representation from minority groups.
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