Use of the environment and outdoor mobility of older adults living in cities

Years of the research: 2011

Country: Czech Republic

Language: Czech

Keywords:

  • ageing in city
  • environmental sociogerontology
  • older adults
  • outdoor
  • mobility

Abstract:

This paper focuses on ageing in an environmental context - in inner-cities. Outdoor mobility is a key element for full participation in society. This paper concentrates on outdoor mobility of older adults living in big Czech cities and the time they spend out of their homes. It is based on a survey made in 13 biggest Czech cities and in Prague.

Researchers:

  • Marcela Petrová Kafková

Target group: Elderly in urban outdoor environment

Sample:

Sampling in two waves, 1st wave N = 1001, 2nd wave N = 921

Findings/outcome/conclusion/research questions:

The study show that seniors living in city centres are active users of outdoor urban space. The level of mobility is influenced by age, health condition and cultural capital.

Online publication/reports/links:
http://is.muni.cz/repo/1112080/FSP_2013-03.pdf

Financed by: Project with public funding

Contact person: Petrová Kafková, Marcela - http://www.muni.cz/people/55250