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The role of built environment in promoting physical and social activities among older adults

Insights from a machine learning approach

Bibliographic Data

ID21450643
AuthorsYuneng Jiang (0009-0002-2256-3624, Soochow University), Jia Guo (0000-0002-6422-2302, Soochow University, corresponding author), Peiyao Zhang (0000-0002-6074-6328, School of Advanced Study)
Year2026
Volume188
Pages103904
Publication date2026-03-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueApplied Geography (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0143-6228 • E-ISSN: 1873-7730
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.apgeog.2026.103904
OpenAlexW7124742446
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited37

Aging in place · Built environment · Environment variable · Level design · Physical activity · Recreation · Social environment · Social support · Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility · Urban Green Space and Health · Urban Transport and Accessibility

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Citation span2026 - 2026 (1)
Highly citedNo

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