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Insights from neighbourhood walking interviews using the Living Environments and Active Aging Framework (LEAAF) in
Irmina Klicnik1, Roubir Riad Andrawes1, Lauren Bell1
1Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON, L1L 0C5, Canada.
Abstract:
We aimed to understand whether neighbourhood characteristics are associated with movement and social behaviors using walking interviews with 28 community-dwelling older adults (aged 65+). Results indicated support for each component and each relationship in our proposed "Living Environments and Active Aging Framework". Additional themes such as neighbourhoods with children, moving to neighbourhoods with opportunities for social activity and movement, and lingering effects of pandemic closures provided novel insights into the relationship between the living environment (neighbourhood) and active aging. Future work exploring sex and gender effects on these relationships, and work with equity-deserving groups is needed.
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