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Identifying Aging Adults' Housing Preferences: An Age-Friendly Initiative
Allison Gibson1, Natalie Pope1, Diane Loeffler1
1College of Social Work, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
Journal of Gerontological Social Work
|August 26, 2022
Summary
Community planning for older adults
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Urban Planning
- Housing Studies
Background:
- Community planning for older adults' housing needs is understudied.
- An Age Friendly Community initiative identified a need to understand housing preferences.
- This study addresses the gap in understanding housing needs for an aging population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the housing preferences of residents for community planning.
- To inform city planners and developers about older adults' housing needs.
- To examine factors influencing housing choices among diverse age groups.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative phase of a sequential mixed methods study.
- Survey data collected from 1,514 residents aged 30+.
- A researcher-devised survey with 43 items was utilized.
Main Results:
- Safety, affordability, privacy, proximity to services, and accessibility were key housing considerations.
- Nearly half of older respondents were open to home-sharing with a roommate.
- Little difference in preferences was observed between older and younger respondents or across financial means.
Conclusions:
- City planners and developers should prioritize identified housing preferences for older residents.
- Housing preferences related to safety, affordability, and accessibility are crucial.
- Further qualitative research is needed to explore the meaning of these housing preferences.
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