Safety of Public Buses for Older Adults in Retirement Communities
Author Information
Author(s): Chippendale Tracy, Sangrar Ruheena, Rotenberg Shlomit, Curl Angela, Suzuki Lisa
Primary Institution: New York University
Hypothesis
What supports and limitations affect safe public bus use in naturally occurring retirement communities?
Conclusion
The study found that various factors, including the behavior of others and physical obstructions, impact the safety of older adults using public buses.
Supporting Evidence
- The study involved 45 hours of field observations.
- Participants were required to be ambulatory and English speaking.
- Four major themes regarding safety were identified from the data.
Takeaway
Older people need safe public buses to get around, and this study looked at what helps or makes it hard for them to use the bus.
Methodology
A multiple qualitative case study design with purposive sampling, field observations, and in-depth semi-structured interviews.
Limitations
The study focused on only four bus routes in two cities, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants were residents aged 60 and older from four NORC neighborhoods who used the bus regularly.
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