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Life satisfaction and perceived and objective neighborhood environments in a green-accredited township: Quantile regression approach
Abstract The characteristics of one's neighborhood have a significant impact on life satisfaction in older people, as a properly designed neighborhood can support aging in place. Although there are various aspects subsumed under neighborhood environment, this study examines perceived and objective neighborhood environmental characteristics, such as accessibility, neighborhood safety, environmental quality, neighborhood problems, and third places. Using a questionnaire survey as well as an in-depth interview, this paper examines the effect of neighborhood environment attributes on life satisfaction among older people living in a green accredited township. The quantile regression estimates show that different quantiles of respondents attach different importance to the determinants of life satisfaction. As for third places, visiting neighborhood shopping centers and taking lifelong learning courses at school may be determinants of life satisfaction when controlling for sociodemographic characteristics. By revealing the environmental determinants of life satisfaction among Malaysian older people, this study provides information for housing associations and urban planners to design an age-friendly neighborhood.
Highlights Perceived and objective neighborhood environment would have a significant impact on the life satisfaction of older adults. Different quantiles of respondents attached different importance to the determinants of life satisfaction. Attending neighborhood shopping centers and taking lifelong courses at local schools are important determinants.
Life satisfaction and perceived and objective neighborhood environments in a green-accredited township: Quantile regression approach
Abstract The characteristics of one's neighborhood have a significant impact on life satisfaction in older people, as a properly designed neighborhood can support aging in place. Although there are various aspects subsumed under neighborhood environment, this study examines perceived and objective neighborhood environmental characteristics, such as accessibility, neighborhood safety, environmental quality, neighborhood problems, and third places. Using a questionnaire survey as well as an in-depth interview, this paper examines the effect of neighborhood environment attributes on life satisfaction among older people living in a green accredited township. The quantile regression estimates show that different quantiles of respondents attach different importance to the determinants of life satisfaction. As for third places, visiting neighborhood shopping centers and taking lifelong learning courses at school may be determinants of life satisfaction when controlling for sociodemographic characteristics. By revealing the environmental determinants of life satisfaction among Malaysian older people, this study provides information for housing associations and urban planners to design an age-friendly neighborhood.
Highlights Perceived and objective neighborhood environment would have a significant impact on the life satisfaction of older adults. Different quantiles of respondents attached different importance to the determinants of life satisfaction. Attending neighborhood shopping centers and taking lifelong courses at local schools are important determinants.
Life satisfaction and perceived and objective neighborhood environments in a green-accredited township: Quantile regression approach
Tan, Teck Hong (author) / Lee, Weng Chang (author)
Cities ; 134
2023-01-02
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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