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Nowhere to go - Effects on elderly's travel during Covid-19
Katrin Lättman1,2, Lars E Olsson1, E Owen D Waygood3
1Karlstad University, CTF - Service Research Center and Department of Social and Psychological Studies, SE-65188 Karlstad, Sweden.
Travel Behaviour & Society
|March 13, 2023
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted elderly travel and activities, affecting their health and well-being. Findings reveal a need for better transport systems to support older adults' physical, mental health, and social interactions.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges for the elderly's daily lives.
- Understanding elderly perspectives on travel and activities during the pandemic is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences, motivations, and barriers elderly individuals faced regarding travel and activity participation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To analyze the relationship between these experiences and the health and well-being of the elderly.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative approach using in-depth, semi-structured interviews with individuals aged 70 and above.
- Applied Thematic Analysis (ATA) was employed in two stages: data segmentation and theme development.
Main Results:
- Identified key experiences, motivations, and barriers influencing elderly travel and activity engagement during the pandemic.
- Highlighted the bidirectional relationship between participation in travel/activities and the health/well-being of older adults.
Conclusions:
- The study underscores the necessity of developing transport systems that better cater to the physical and mental health needs of the elderly.
- There is a particular focus on the importance of facilitating social interactions for improved quality of life in older adults.
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