Exploring antecedents of built environment for walkability of older adults: A systematic literature review
F1000Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14, С. 229 - 229
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025
Background
This
systematic
literature
review
(SLR)
explores
how
urban
design
influences
walking
access
in
the
built
environment
for
of
older
adults,
summarizing
existing
studies.
Examining
various
theories,
it
analyses
themes
like
safety,
security,
comfort,
convenience,
aesthetics,
governance,
and
policy
frameworks.
By
critically
reviewing
literature,
seeks
to
understand
current
research
trends
suggest
future
directions.
Methods
The
study
employs
an
evidence-based
approach,
following
standard
procedure
SLR
identify
relevant
studies
extract
information.
Results
It
was
found
that
five
prominent
theories
dominated
literature:
Active
Aging
Framework
(AAF)
(35.4%),
Social-Ecological
Model
Health
Promotion
(SEMHP)
(25%),
Community-Engaged
Urban
Design
Theory
(CEUDT)
(18%),
Neighbourhood
Social
Environment
(NSET)
(11%),
fifth
Ecological
(EMA)
(8%).
Empirical
(37.5%),
followed
by
grounded
theory
(20.8%),
case
(18.8%),
comparative
(12.5%),
document
analysis
(8.3%),
analytical
(2.1%)
terms
type.
revealed
most
uses
empirical
methods
focuses
on
applying
theories.
Conclusions
identifies
opportunities
research,
suggesting
areas
model
integration,
advancement,
application.
Notably,
highlights
potential
combining
two
interventions
promoting
adults’
health
through
walkable
environments.
can
aid
practitioners
researchers
identifying
theoretical
underpinning
key
factors
designing
cities
cater
needs.
A
limitation
is
its
focus
dominant
excluding
others
might
offer
valuable
insights.
Язык: Английский
How walkable are our cities for older adults? Mediation of comfort, convenience, and aesthetics
F1000Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14, С. 242 - 242
Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2025
Background
This
study
investigates
the
mediating
role
of
comfort
(CMT),
convenience
(CNV),
and
aesthetics
(AST)
in
relationship
between
enablers
an
age-friendly
built
environment
for
walkability
(BEW)
outcomes
such
as
increased
physical
activity
level
(IPL),
socialization
(ISL),
improved
quality
life
(IQL)
older
adults.
The
research
emphasizes
importance
creating
environments
to
support
well-being
adults,
with
implications
urban
planners
policymakers
promote
sustainable
inclusive
design.
Methods
follows
a
positivist
paradigm
using
quantitative
approach
survey
strategy
cross-sectional
A
sample
333
adults
was
selected
sampling
technique,
data
were
gathered
through
self-administered
questionnaire.
Results
Findings
from
hypothesis
testing
indicate
that,
among
enablers,
design
policies
(AUP)
are
most
significant
construct,
positively
impacting
all
three
variables.
AST
found
have
positive
effect
on
IPL
ISL,
while
CMT
CNV
significantly
influenced
IQL,
respectively.
Conclusion
These
results
suggest
enhance
contribution
BEW
toward
IPL,
IQL
offers
valuable
insights
academics
practitioners,
emphasizing
ensuring
inclusivity
adults.
Язык: Английский
The Importance of a Comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Strategy Focused on the Interplay of Individual and Community Elements: An Exploratory Study
SocioEconomic Challenges,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8(2), С. 234 - 246
Опубликована: Июль 2, 2024
This
study
is
dedicated
to
identifying
and
understanding
regional
vulnerabilities
within
countries,
focusing
particularly
on
those
susceptible
frequent
devastating
disasters,
such
as
Japan.
The
primary
objective
of
this
research
delve
into
the
dynamics
disaster
preparedness,
aiming
propose
a
robust
framework
that
local
governments
can
collaboratively
establish
with
their
citizens,
demonstrating
active
leadership
throughout
process.
central
focus
Mihama
Town
in
Fukui
Prefecture.
locale
was
chosen
evaluate
awareness
levels
preparedness
among
its
residents,
providing
microcosmic
view
broader
challenges.
Simultaneously,
seeks
scrutinize
components
integral
formulating
public-sector
response
policies.
analyzed
survey
responses
from
333
participants
distill
crucial
requirements
for
ensuring
safety
security
town’s
population.
Utilizing
structural
equation
modeling,
results
underscore
nuanced
nature
building
trust
municipal
preparedness.
advocates
dual-pronged
strategy.
First,
it
emphasizes
enhancing
citizen
services
tangible
manifestation
consistent
government
support
day-to-day
community
activities.
Second,
highlights
necessity
maintaining
clear
decisive
ensure
sustained
long-term
viability
community.
stresses
alongside
continually
improving
services,
an
unwavering
commitment
government’s
message
“sustainable
city
development”
pivotal.
study’s
proposed
serves
guide
not
only
prepare
but
also
effectively
respond
disasters.
It
outlines
importance
cohesive
strategy
incorporates
engagement,
leadership,
service
enhancement
pillars
Язык: Английский