Regional variation in social isolation amongst older Australians
Regional variation in social isolation amongst older Australians
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DOI：
10.1080/21681376.2016.1144481
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发表时间：
2016-01-01
影响因子：
1.9
通讯作者：
Chessman, Susan
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作者：
Beer, Andrew;Faulkner, Debbie;Chessman, Susan
全球区域研究非常注重了解各地区经济表现和福祉变化的原因，这种强调承认当地或区域经济的实力在塑造生活质量方面起着决定性作用。区域研究在考虑对个人和社会福祉至关重要的其他因素的空间变化方面不太活跃。例如，区域研究界一直没有参与关于健康的社会决定因素以及这些影响在空间上如何变化的辩论。本文考虑了对65岁及以上澳大利亚人进行的一项横断面调查的结果，该调查侧重于社会关系和福祉。它审查了老年人口中社会孤立发生率的区域差异。它发现，虽然老年人自我报告的社会孤立的发生率与早期的研究大致一致，但它表明了一种意想不到的空间模式。该文件审议了社区建设活动在解决社会孤立的影响方面的作用，包括城市设计的作用，并建议有必要通过侧重于个别地方的更详细的研究来补充其中提出的国家概览。
Regional studies globally has a strong focus on understanding the causes of variation in the economic performance and well-being of regions and this emphasis acknowledges that the strength of the local or regional economy plays a determinant role in shaping quality of life. Regional research has been less active in considering spatial variation in other factors that are critical to individual and societal well-being. For example, the regional studies community has been absent from the debate on the social determinants of health and how these influences vary spatially. This paper considers the results of a cross-sectional survey of Australians aged 65 years and over that focused on social connections and well-being. It examines regional variations in the incidence of social isolation within the older population. It finds that while the incidence of self-reported social isolation amongst older persons is broadly consistent with earlier studies, it demonstrates a spatial patterning that is unexpected. The paper considers community-building activities in addressing the impacts of social isolation, including the role of urban design, and suggests that there is a need to supplement the national overview presented there through more detailed studies focused on individual localities.