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  • Gerontology
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Acoustic Ecology

Background:

  • Global populations are aging, increasing the need for supportive home environments.
  • Aging in place is a growing trend, highlighting the importance of domestic soundscapes.
  • Intentional design of home acoustic environments can enhance the quality of life for older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce Soundscape Experience Activities and Mapping (SEAM), a novel method for studying older adults' perceptions of indoor acoustic environments.
  • To explore how older adults engage with and are affected by their domestic soundscapes.
  • To provide insights for designing soundscape interventions that support older adults' independence.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-method approach combining Ecological Momentary Assessment and Cultural Probe methods.
  • Engagement of eight older adults (aged 56-76) in Belgium to document domestic soundscape experiences.
  • Reflexive thematic analysis to identify patterns of meaning.

Main Results:

  • Four key themes emerged: personal agency in acoustic environment control, sound-structured temporal routines, sound-memory associations and place attachment, and social presence via acoustic monitoring.
  • Sounds were identified as spatiotemporal anchors, structuring daily life and fostering place attachment through memory.
  • The SEAM method provided situated insights into older adults' soundscape experiences.

Conclusions:

  • Sound plays a crucial role in older adults' daily routines and sense of place within their homes.
  • The SEAM methodology offers a valuable approach for situated soundscape research with older populations.
  • Findings can inform the design of home soundscape interventions to support independence and well-being in older adults.