WE CANNOT WALK THERE ANYMORE: EXPERIENCES OF URBAN STRESS IN AGE-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENTS
2024
Urban Stress in Age-Friendly Environments
Sample size: 60
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Author Information
Author(s): Maulod Ad, Ravindran Malcolm, Wong Yunjie
Primary Institution: Duke-NUS Medical School
Hypothesis
The connection between urban stress and life-space has not been fully explored in the existing literature.
Conclusion
Chronic exposure to urban stress limits older persons' life-space capacities and hinders their aspirations to age well.
Supporting Evidence
- Chronic exposure to urban stress affects older persons’ life-space.
- Incompatible person-environment fit was evident among participants.
- Participants struggled with accessibility and wayfinding.
Takeaway
Living in a busy city can make it hard for older people to get around and enjoy their lives, especially when the city keeps changing.
Methodology
The study used 'go-along' and in-depth interviews with older Singaporeans.
Limitations
The study may not fully capture the experiences of all older individuals in different urban settings.
Participant Demographics
Older Singaporeans living in a densely populated city.
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