Transport-Related Social Exclusion amongst Older People in Rural Southwest England and Wales

Autor/inn/en	Shergold, Ian; Parkhurst, Graham
Titel	Transport-Related Social Exclusion amongst Older People in Rural Southwest England and Wales
Quelle	In: Journal of Rural Studies, 28 (2012) 4, S.412-421 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0743-0167
DOI	10.1016/j.jrurstud.2012.01.010
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Older Adults; Social Isolation; Mobility; Statistical Analysis; Qualitative Research; Access to Health Care; Rural Areas; Motor Vehicles; Hospitals; Travel; Rural Population; Social Environment; Transportation; Recreational Activities; Community Services; United Kingdom (England); United Kingdom (Wales) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Älterer Erwachsener; Soziale Isolation; Mobilität; Mobilitätsförderung; Statistische Analyse; Qualitative Forschung; Rural area; Ländlicher Raum; Motor vehicle; Kraftwagen; Krankengymnast; Krankenhaus; Travelling; Reisen; Reise; Landbevölkerung; Soziales Umfeld; Verkehrswesen; Freizeitgestaltung; Gemeindenahe Versorgung
Abstract	Rural dwelling and older age are both associated with a higher risk of social exclusion, with accessibility identified as having an important facilitating role. The interactions between transport-related exclusion and older age, particularly in a rural context, are considered though analysis of quantitative and qualitative data collected from over 900 older persons living in rural areas of Southwest England and Wales. Although few respondents reported feeling excluded within their communities, more reported difficulties in accessing specific necessary and discretionary activities, including specialist hospitals and cinemas. Analysis revealed that car availability is not a strong indicator of overall inclusion, although non-availability was important in limiting access to particular types of location. It is concluded that the relatively short travel distances required to access community activities was a key factor in the high levels of community inclusion. However, the car-dependent nature of travel overall means that there is a rising risk of mobility-related exclusion in rural areas, particularly amongst the oldest old. Greater consideration needs to be given to more formalised lift-giving as a transport solution, along with greater attention to mobility needs by sector-specific service providers, such as the health sector. (Contains 2 tables and 4 figures.) (As Provided).
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