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How do Iranian older adults define place attachment? a qualitative study
Zahra Aliakbarzadeh Arani1,2,3, Nasibeh Zanjari1, Ahmad Delbari1
1Aging Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Health Promotion Perspectives
|July 1, 2021
Summary
Older adults form deep emotional bonds with their environment, known as place attachment. This study reveals place attachment is multidimensional, encompassing socio-economic, affective, and cultural factors, crucial for wellbeing in aging populations.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Environmental Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Place attachment, an emotional bond with the environment, is linked to enhanced wellbeing in older adults.
- Understanding place attachment is vital for promoting healthy aging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concept of place attachment from the perspective of older adults.
- To identify the dimensions of place attachment relevant to the elderly population.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 14 older adults from Aran and Bidgool city, Isfahan, Iran.
- Data collected through semi-structured interviews.
- Analysis employed a directed content analysis approach.
Main Results:
- Place attachment was described as intensive love, pride, dependency, and familiarity with the environment.
- Socio-economic attachment emerged as the most prevalent dimension.
- Other identified dimensions included affective, physical, autobiographical, and religious-cultural attachment.
Conclusions:
- Findings offer a novel understanding of place attachment within the Iranian context.
- Place attachment among older adults is multidimensional.
- Recognizing this multidimensionality is essential for developing age-friendly cities and supporting 'aging in place,' particularly in developing nations.
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