Social participation of older people in urban and rural areas: Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Abstract Background and objectives Although the positive influence of social activity on health is now well-established, a complex relationship exists among social participation, personal, social and the environment. Social participation of older adults was examined in rural and urban settings to id...
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| author | C. Allyson Jones Gian S. Jhangri Shelby S. Yamamoto David B. Hogan Heather Hanson Mélanie Levasseur Ernesto Morales France Légaré |
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| description | Abstract Background and objectives Although the positive influence of social activity on health is now well-established, a complex relationship exists among social participation, personal, social and the environment. Social participation of older adults was examined in rural and urban settings to identify features of the built-environment and perception of neighborhood specific to the locale. Research Design and methods Using cross-sectional data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA), we examined social participation and health of older people (65 + yrs) in relation to the built environment and sociocultural contexts for urban and rural areas. A social participation index was derived from responses on the frequency of participating in 8 social activities over the past 12 months. Personal, household and neighborhood indicators were examined to develop multivariable regression models for social participation in urban and rural cohorts. Results No meaningful differences were seen with the frequency of social participation between rural and urban settings; however, the type of community-related activities differed in that a greater proportion of urban participants reported sports and educational/cultural events than rural participants. Service club activities were greater for rural than urban participants. Different neighborhood features were statistically significant factors in explaining social participation in rural than in urban locales, although transportation was a significant factor regardless of locale. Trustworthiness, belonging and safety were perceived factors of the neighborhood associated with higher social participation for rural participants. Discussion and implications The relationship between home and health becomes stronger as one ages. Social and physical features of built environment specific to urban and rural settings need to be considered when implementing appropriate social activities for older people. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d6d96804ec2b41df93005e55bf9dac532023-07-23T11:26:13ZengBMCBMC Geriatrics1471-23182023-07-0123111310.1186/s12877-023-04127-2Social participation of older people in urban and rural areas: Canadian Longitudinal Study on AgingC. Allyson Jones0Gian S. Jhangri1Shelby S. Yamamoto2David B. Hogan3Heather Hanson4Mélanie Levasseur5Ernesto Morales6France Légaré7Dept of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of AlbertaSchool of Public Health, University of AlbertaSchool of Public Health, University of AlbertaDivision of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of CalgaryAlberta Health Services Provincial Seniors Health and Continuing CareSchool of Rehabilitation, Université de SherbrookeDepartment of Rehabilitation, Université LavalDepartment of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Centre De Recherche Sur Les soins et Les Services de Première Ligne de S’Université Laval (CERSSPL-UL), Université LavalAbstract Background and objectives Although the positive influence of social activity on health is now well-established, a complex relationship exists among social participation, personal, social and the environment. Social participation of older adults was examined in rural and urban settings to identify features of the built-environment and perception of neighborhood specific to the locale. Research Design and methods Using cross-sectional data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA), we examined social participation and health of older people (65 + yrs) in relation to the built environment and sociocultural contexts for urban and rural areas. A social participation index was derived from responses on the frequency of participating in 8 social activities over the past 12 months. Personal, household and neighborhood indicators were examined to develop multivariable regression models for social participation in urban and rural cohorts. Results No meaningful differences were seen with the frequency of social participation between rural and urban settings; however, the type of community-related activities differed in that a greater proportion of urban participants reported sports and educational/cultural events than rural participants. Service club activities were greater for rural than urban participants. Different neighborhood features were statistically significant factors in explaining social participation in rural than in urban locales, although transportation was a significant factor regardless of locale. Trustworthiness, belonging and safety were perceived factors of the neighborhood associated with higher social participation for rural participants. Discussion and implications The relationship between home and health becomes stronger as one ages. Social and physical features of built environment specific to urban and rural settings need to be considered when implementing appropriate social activities for older people.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04127-2Social participationOlder adultsBuilt environmentCommunityCLSA |
| spellingShingle | C. Allyson Jones Gian S. Jhangri Shelby S. Yamamoto David B. Hogan Heather Hanson Mélanie Levasseur Ernesto Morales France Légaré Social participation of older people in urban and rural areas: Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging BMC Geriatrics Social participation Older adults Built environment Community CLSA |
| title | Social participation of older people in urban and rural areas: Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging |
| title_full | Social participation of older people in urban and rural areas: Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging |
| title_fullStr | Social participation of older people in urban and rural areas: Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging |
| title_full_unstemmed | Social participation of older people in urban and rural areas: Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging |
| title_short | Social participation of older people in urban and rural areas: Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging |
| title_sort | social participation of older people in urban and rural areas canadian longitudinal study on aging |
| topic | Social participation Older adults Built environment Community CLSA |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04127-2 |
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