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Abstract / Description of output
The existing literature suggests that neighborhood open space (NOS) may play an important role for older people in maintaining and enhancing their quality of life (QoL). However, little is known as to what attributes of such places are relevant to QoL in late life. This study explored what aspects of NOS are associated with health, life satisfaction, and outdoor activity (walking) for older people. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect data from 284 people aged 65 years or older, living in Britain. The results indicate that the pleasantness and safety of open spaces were relevant to participants’ life satisfaction, whereas the quality of paths to open spaces was associated with walking behavior. The distance to NOS was also correlated with life satisfaction. However, no NOS attributes were associated with participants’ health status. These results are further discussed in the context of designing NOS to enhance older people’s QoL.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3-21 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Environment & Behavior |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2009 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- older adults
- outdoor environment
- park
- health
- life satisfaction
- walking
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I'DGO: Inclusive Design for Getting Outdoors (I'DGO)
Ward Thompson, C., Newton, R., Burton, E., Sugiyama, T. & Alves, S.
1/09/03 → 1/01/07
Project: Research Collaboration with external organisation
Activities
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Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Catharine Ward Thompson (Advisor)
5 Dec 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Centres and Peripheries
Catharine Ward Thompson (Invited speaker)
5 Feb 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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International Symposium: 40th Anniversary of Environmental Planning Institute
Catharine Ward Thompson (Keynote/plenary speaker)
21 Jan 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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