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Features of home and neighbourhood and the liveability of older South Africans

Authors: Suzan van der Pas, Serela Ramklass, Brian O’Leary, Sharon Anderson, Norah Keating, Bilkish Cassim

Published in: European Journal of Ageing | Issue 3/2015

Abstract

While older people live in developing countries, little is known about the relative importance of features of their communities in influencing their liveability. We examine components of home and neighbourhood among older South Africans. Linear regression analyses revealed that features of home (basic amenities, household composition, financial status and safety) and neighbourhood (ability to shop for groceries, participate in organizations and feel safe from crime) are significantly associated with life satisfaction. Approaches to liveability that are person-centred and also set within contexts beyond home and neighbourhood are needed to address boundaries between home and neighbourhood; incorporate personal resources into liveability models and import broader environmental contexts such as health and social policy.

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Title: Features of home and neighbourhood and the liveability of older South Africans
Authors: Suzan van der Pas
Serela Ramklass
Brian O’Leary
Sharon Anderson
Norah Keating
Bilkish Cassim
Publication date: 01-09-2015
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: European Journal of Ageing / Issue 3/2015
Print ISSN: 1613-9372
Electronic ISSN: 1613-9380
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10433-015-0343-2

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