Older Adults Using Our Voice Citizen Science to Create Change in Their Neighborhood Environment
| Autor: | Tuckett, Anthony G., Freeman, Abbey, Hetherington, Sharon, Gardiner, Paul A., King, Abby C., Scientists, On behalf of Burnie Brae Citizen Scientists On behalf of Burnie Brae Citizen |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Social connectedness Parks Recreational Health Toxicology and Mutagenesis Applied psychology Physical activity Exploratory research lcsh:Medicine physical activity Level design Environment Discovery Tool Article Psychological health older adult 03 medical and health sciences Interpersonal relationship 0302 clinical medicine Residence Characteristics 030502 gerontology citizen science Citizen science Humans Interpersonal Relations Narrative 030212 general & internal medicine Exercise health care economics and organizations Aged Aged 80 and over lcsh:R social connectedness Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health physical environment Mobile Applications Environment Design Female 0305 other medical science Psychology |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Volume 15 Issue 12 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 15, Iss 12, p 2685 (2018) |
| ISSN: | 1660-4601 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/ijerph15122685 |
| Popis: | Physical activity, primarily comprised of walking in older adults, confers benefits for psychological health and mental well-being, functional status outcomes and social outcomes. In many communities, however, access to physical activity opportunities are limited, especially for older adults. This exploratory study engaged a small sample (N = 8) of adults aged 65 or older as citizen scientists to assess and then work to improve their communities. Using a uniquely designed mobile application (the Stanford Healthy Neighborhood Discovery Tool), participants recorded a total of 83 geocoded photos and audio narratives of physical environment features that served to help or hinder physical activity in and around their community center. In a facilitated process the citizen scientists then discussed, coded and synthesized their data. The citizen scientists then leveraged their findings to advocate with local decision-makers for specific community improvements to promote physical activity. These changes focused on: parks/playgrounds, footpaths, and traffic related safety/parking. Project results suggest that the Our Voice approach can be an effective strategy for the global goals of advancing rights and increasing self-determination among older adults. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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