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[Women, age and mobility in traffic]
1Institut für Soziologie der Universität Wien, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1090, Wien, Austria. barbara.reiterer@univie.ac.at
Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie
|February 28, 2006
Summary
This study addresses the underrepresentation of older women in traffic research. It proposes a new mobility concept considering age, gender, and social structures for better empirical research.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology of Mobility
- Gender Studies
Context:
- Existing literature lacks focus on older women in traffic.
- There's a conceptual weakness in scientific discourse regarding this demographic.
- Outdoor mobility is influenced by social structures and individual actions.
Purpose:
- To develop a general concept of mobility across age and gender dimensions.
- To empirically supplement the concept with interview data.
- To propose a practical framework for the mobility of older adults.
Summary:
- The paper identifies a gap in research concerning older women and traffic.
- It introduces a theoretical framework for mobility, integrating age, gender, social structures, and individual agency.
- Empirical data from interviews informs the proposed concept.
Impact:
- Provides a novel conceptual framework for studying older adults' mobility.
- Offers practical guidance for operationalizing research on older women's mobility.
- Contributes to a more nuanced understanding of mobility in gerontology and gender studies.
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