Aging in Place in a Marginalized Community
Author Information
Author(s): Watanabe Yuichi
Primary Institution: Musashino University
Hypothesis
Residents who engage in 'IBASHO' activities are more likely to feel secure about living permanently in their community.
Conclusion
Encouraging 'IBASHO' activities can help promote permanent community living in aging populations.
Supporting Evidence
- Over 50% of the population in marginalized communities are 65 or older.
- Residents who participate in 'IBASHO' activities feel more secure about living in their community.
- The study used a pooled dataset of 831 samples from questionnaire surveys.
Takeaway
People who join community activities feel happier and safer living in their neighborhood, even if they are older or not in great health.
Methodology
Questionnaire surveys were conducted every two years, and logistic regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between community living anticipation and 'IBASHO' engagement.
Limitations
Each survey sample size was small, and the analysis used a pooled dataset.
Participant Demographics
Residents of marginalized communities in Japan, primarily aged 65 or older.
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