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Investigating the Association between Outdoor Environment and Outdoor Activities for Seniors Living in Old Residential Communities

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  • Shiwang Yu

    (School of Civil Engineering, Sanjiang University, Nanjing 210012, China)

  • Na Guo

    (College of Economic and Management, Nanjing Institute of Industry Technology, Nanjing 210023, China)

  • Caimiao Zheng

    (School of Civil Engineering, Sanjiang University, Nanjing 210012, China)

  • Yu Song

    (XIPU Institution, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China)

  • Jianli Hao

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China)

Abstract

Many seniors live in old residential communities (ORCs) with low-quality outdoor environment (OE), which hinders the residents’ outdoor daily activities (ODAs). This paper empirically investigates the association of OE on ODAs for seniors living in ORCs. A questionnaire was designed and distributed in six central districts of Nanjing city. A total of 258 questionnaires was finally collected, of which 60.08%, 29.46%, 9.69%, and 0.78% respondents were scattered into four age groups (61–69, 70–79, 80–89, and ≥90), respectively. Based on reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and regression analysis, the results show that: (1) social activities are mainly associated with noise; (2) leisure activities are significantly associated with road accessibility, slip-resistance measures, greenery, and staff; (3) utilitarian-type activities are significantly associated with stairway accessibility, slip-resistance measures, greenery, and seating; (4) there is a significant association between nature-exposure activities and layout, greenery, and poor air quality. The findings could guide Chinese officials when renewing ORCs by addressing the most important outdoor environmental factors associated with ODAs.

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  • Shiwang Yu & Na Guo & Caimiao Zheng & Yu Song & Jianli Hao, 2021. "Investigating the Association between Outdoor Environment and Outdoor Activities for Seniors Living in Old Residential Communities," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(14), pages 1-16, July.
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