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Making Chile More Pedestrian-Friendly for Older Persons: Expert Perspectives
Marie Geraldine Herrmann-Lunecke1, C Figueroa-Martínez2, B Olivares Espinoza3
1Departamento de Urbanismo, Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Journal of Aging & Social Policy
|April 3, 2023
Summary
Walking is beneficial for older adults, but adverse environments and policy structures hinder its practice. Experts highlight the need for inclusive public discussions and policy changes to promote walking among seniors.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Urban Planning
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Walking offers significant health benefits for older adults.
- However, social factors and the built environment impede regular walking practices in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors encouraging or discouraging walking behaviors in older adults.
- To examine policies influencing these factors in Chile.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of twenty-five semi-structured interviews with Chilean policymakers and local leaders.
- Qualitative data analysis to identify key themes and perspectives.
Main Results:
- Experts perceive walking as beneficial for older persons but occurring within adverse built environments.
- The promotion of walking is hampered by the exclusion of older adults from public discourse.
- A top-down policy-making structure further obstructs efforts to encourage walking.
Conclusions:
- Adverse built environments and exclusionary policy-making processes are significant barriers to older adults' walking.
- Policy interventions must address environmental and social determinants.
- Greater inclusion of older adults in policy discussions is crucial for promoting active aging.
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