Relocation and Health Effects on the Elderly A Commented Research Review

Bibliographic Data

ID11645529
AuthorsBerth Danermark (0000-0003-2690-6989, Western Michigan University, corresponding author), Mats Ekström (0000-0001-8004-4975, Örebro University)
Year1990
Volume17
Issue1
Publication date1990-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0191-5096 • E-ISSN: 0191-5096
PublisherWMU Department of Occupational Therapy (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.15453/0191-5096.1926
OpenAlexW611450834
LanguageEN
Citations received16
References cited10

This paper summarizes and comments on the research on the relationship between relocation and morbidity/mortality among the elderly. In the present state of research there are not sufficient grounds for the drawing of general conclusions. On the other hand there is good reason for assuming that relocation under certain circumstances and for certain groups does lead to ill-health and to an increase in mortality. There is a lack of studies devoted to systematic investigation of the influence of such conditions. Various designs and methods have been used, and this reduces comparability. There is also a lack of theoretically guided empirical investigations. Research on relocation among the elderly needs to include recognition of the importance of the meaning of home for the elderly, and of the concept of control

Comparability · Empirical research · Epistemology · Meaning (existential · Psychotherapist · Relocation · Sociology · Computer Science · Health disparities and outcomes · Homelessness and Social Issues · Mathematics · Medicine · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies · Psychology · Gerontology