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Ageing Well in Small Villages: What Keeps Older Adults Happy?:Environmental Indicators of Residential Satisfaction in Four Dutch Villages
This article aims to contribute to the existing literature about liveability in rural areas by explicitly focusing on the level of residential satisfaction of older adults (55+) in four small Dutch villages. We strive not only to identify the key indicators of residential satisfaction among older villagers but also to better understand how these indicators affect their (daily) life. Moreover, in line with the person–environment fit tradition, we differentiate according to the capabilities and vulnerabilities of older villagers. To this end, we use a mixed-method approach, in which we combine survey data with qualitative data collected with photovoice in the four villages. The findings indicate that older adults’ perceptions of spatial, social and functional aspects of the living environment are related to the degree of residential satisfaction overall. However, these perceptions appear to be strongly intertwined, especially perceptions about spatial characteristics, local identity and connectedness. Older adults who are hindered by health problems in undertaking daily activities experience a lower level of person–environment fit, which is reflected in a lower level of residential satisfaction. However, this relationship between subjective health and residential satisfaction can only be partially explained by different perceptions of the spatial, social and functional environment.
Ageing Well in Small Villages: What Keeps Older Adults Happy?:Environmental Indicators of Residential Satisfaction in Four Dutch Villages
This article aims to contribute to the existing literature about liveability in rural areas by explicitly focusing on the level of residential satisfaction of older adults (55+) in four small Dutch villages. We strive not only to identify the key indicators of residential satisfaction among older villagers but also to better understand how these indicators affect their (daily) life. Moreover, in line with the person–environment fit tradition, we differentiate according to the capabilities and vulnerabilities of older villagers. To this end, we use a mixed-method approach, in which we combine survey data with qualitative data collected with photovoice in the four villages. The findings indicate that older adults’ perceptions of spatial, social and functional aspects of the living environment are related to the degree of residential satisfaction overall. However, these perceptions appear to be strongly intertwined, especially perceptions about spatial characteristics, local identity and connectedness. Older adults who are hindered by health problems in undertaking daily activities experience a lower level of person–environment fit, which is reflected in a lower level of residential satisfaction. However, this relationship between subjective health and residential satisfaction can only be partially explained by different perceptions of the spatial, social and functional environment.
Ageing Well in Small Villages: What Keeps Older Adults Happy?:Environmental Indicators of Residential Satisfaction in Four Dutch Villages
Moor, Nienke (author) / Hamers, Kim (author) / Mohammadi, Masi (author)
2022-04-01
Moor, N, Hamers, K & Mohammadi, M 2022, 'Ageing Well in Small Villages: What Keeps Older Adults Happy? Environmental Indicators of Residential Satisfaction in Four Dutch Villages', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 19, no. 7, 3922. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19073922
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Aged , Aging , Environmental Indicators , Happiness , Healthy Aging , Humans , Personal Satisfaction , Mixed methods , Liveability , Residential satisfaction , Small villages , Living environment , Older adults , /dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being , name=SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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