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Making Chile More Pedestrian-Friendly for Older Persons: Expert Perspectives.

Authors :
Herrmann-Lunecke, Marie Geraldine
Figueroa-Martínez, C.
Olivares Espinoza, B.
Source :
Journal of Aging & Social Policy; Jul/Aug2023, Vol. 35 Issue 4, p486-508, 23p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Chart, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Walking provides numerous benefits to older persons, but its practice is hindered by social factors and the built environment. This article aims to understand the factors that encourage or discourage older people's walking behaviors, as well as the policies influencing those factors in Chile. It does so by reporting the analysis of twenty-five semi-structured interviews with Chilean policymakers and local leaders. The experts consistently represented walking as a beneficial activity for older persons that, nonetheless, occurs in adverse built environments. They asserted that the absence of older people in the public discussion and a top-down policy-making structure hamper its promotion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08959420
Volume :
35
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Aging & Social Policy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163954227
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2023.2196908