西部人居环境学刊2023，Vol.38Issue(6)：82-88,7.DOI:10.13791/j.cnki.hsfwest.20230612
基于行动能力差异的山地城市老旧社区老年人户外活动特征及更新启示
Outdoor Physical Activity for the Older Adults in Mountainous Neighborhoods from the Perspective of Differences in Mobility
摘要
Abstract
Neighborhoods play a crucial role in promoting outdoor physical activity among older adults.Understanding how neighborhood attributes influence physical activity can help design age-friendly environments,especially in mountainous cities with complex topography and limited open spaces.The period from 60 years of age until the end of life is a prolonged and evolving phase that results in a diverse older population.However,most existing studies treat older adults as a homogeneous group,neglecting the impact of mobility on physical activity.Mobility is an important factor that divides older adults into different groups,and their physical activity may differ based on their mobility level.Therefore,further research is needed to better understand the differences in physical activity among older adults with varying mobility levels. In this study,older adults were categorized into three groups based on their mobility:go-go group,slow-go group,and no-go group.Data was collected using physical activity logs and behavior mapping,which is an objective method for observing behavior and the associated built environment components and attributes.The physical activity data consisted of 119 sheets of physical activity logs collected between September 2021 and May 2023,while the behavior mapping data consisted of 3401 pieces collected in September 2021.These data were collected from 22 outdoor spaces within neighborhoods in Chongqing,a typical mountainous city.It is worth noting that a very small number of slow-go older adults were observed in the study area.The main focus of this study is to examine the physical activity and environmental factors that influence the go-go group and slow-go group of older adults. Based on the analysis of physical activity logs data,we observed a decrease in the diversity of activity types and walking distance among the slow-go group compared to the go-go elderly group.However,the activity frequency remains similar between the two groups.The analysis of physical activity logs data highlights the variation in physical activities among older adults.It is essential to address the outdoor activity needs of the slow-go group to ensure their well-being and overall health. By overlaying behavior mapping data with the topographic map of the study area,this study further analyzed the relationship between older adults'physical activity and environmental conditions.The results revealed both similarities and differences in activity sites and distribution patterns between the go-go and slow-go groups.The commonalities observed were as follows:1)There were significant differences in the use of public spaces,and older adults'choices showed consistency.2)Both the slow-go group and go-go group of older adults preferred spaces located on both sides of the main walking paths.Differences were observed in terms of the impact of terrain and distance.The go-go group was less affected and exhibited a single-center distribution pattern,while the slow-go group formed multiple gathering centers nearby,indicating a multi-center distribution pattern. Based on these findings,it is crucial to create age-friendly environments that cater to the diverse needs of older adults with different levels of mobility.The study proposes four implications for improving the physical environment to increase physical activity and walking and enhance social interaction for older adults. In conclusion,this article suggests that age-friendly environments for older adults should not be homogeneous and should be adapted to the diverse needs of different groups.The holistic relationship between people,activities,and the environment should be taken into account.The goal of age-friendly regeneration should shift from focusing on facilities to adapting the overall relationship,making more efficient use of resources,and ensuring that age-friendly regeneration benefit all older adults fairly and equitably.关键词
行动能力差异/行动迟缓老人/老年人户外活动/山地城市社区/适老化更新Key words
Differences in Mobility/Slow-Go Group/Outdoor Physical Activity/OlderAdults/Mountainous Neighborhoods/Age-Friendly Regeneration分类
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牟燕川,郭雨寒,黄瓴..基于行动能力差异的山地城市老旧社区老年人户外活动特征及更新启示[J].西部人居环境学刊,2023,38(6):82-88,7.基金项目
国家自然科学基金青年项目(52008049) （52008049）
中国博士后科学基金特别资助项目(2021T140780) （2021T140780）
