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Revisiting the Role of Neighbourhood Change in Social Exclusion and Inclusion of Older People.
- Source :
- Journal of Aging Research; 2012, p1-12, 12p, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Objective. To explore how older people who are “aging in place” are affected when the urban neighbourhoods in which they are aging are themselves undergoing socioeconomic and demographic change. Methods. A qualitative case study was conducted in two contrasting neighbourhoods in Montréal (Québec, Canada), the analysis drawing on concepts of social exclusion and attachment. Results. Participants express variable levels of attachment to neighbourhood. Gentrification triggered processes of social exclusion among older adults: loss of social spaces dedicated to older people led to social disconnectedness, invisibility, and loss of political influence on neighbourhood planning. Conversely, certain changes in a disadvantaged neighbourhood fostered their social inclusion. Conclusion. This study thus highlights the importance of examining the impacts of neighbourhood change when exploring the dynamics of aging in place and when considering interventions to maintain quality of life of those concerned. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- PSYCHOLOGICAL aspects of aging
COMMUNITIES
SOCIAL change
ATTACHMENT behavior
CONCEPTUAL structures
CONTENT analysis
GROUNDED theory
INTERVIEWING
RESEARCH methodology
METROPOLITAN areas
RESEARCH funding
SELF-perception
SOCIAL isolation
LABELING theory
SOCIOECONOMIC factors
THEMATIC analysis
INDEPENDENT living
DATA analysis software
OLD age
PSYCHOLOGY
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20902204
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Aging Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 85303335
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/148287