Regional variation in social isolation amongst older Australians
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7997631 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Andrew Beer (0000-0002-9255-3985, corresponding author), Debbie Faulkner (0000-0002-4459-0175), Julia Law (0000-0001-9219-5084), Gill Lewin (0000-0003-4678-4026), Anthea Tinker (0000-0002-0305-7198), Laurie Buys (0000-0001-8917-0863), Rebecca Bentley (0000-0003-3334-7353), Amber M Watts, Sue McKechnie, Susan Chessman |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 170-184 |
| Publication date | 2016-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Regional Studies Regional Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2168-1376 • E-ISSN: 2168-1376 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/21681376.2016.1144481 |
| OpenAlex | W2295763630 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 11 |
| References cited | 44 |
Regional studies globally has a strong focus on understanding the causes of variation in the economic performance and well-being of regions and this emphasis acknowledges that the strength of the local or regional economy plays a determinant role in shaping quality of life. Regional research has been less active in considering spatial variation in other factors that are critical to individual and societal well-being. For example, the regional studies community has been absent from the debate on the social determinants of health and how these influences vary spatially. This paper considers the results of a cross-sectional survey of Australians aged 65 years and over that focused on social connections and well-being. It examines regional variations in the incidence of social isolation within the older population. It finds that while the incidence of self-reported social isolation amongst older persons is broadly consistent with earlier studies, it demonstrates a spatial patterning that is unexpected. The paper considers community-building activities in addressing the impacts of social isolation, including the role of urban design, and suggests that there is a need to supplement the national overview presented there through more detailed studies focused on individual localities
Demographic economics · Economic geography · Economic growth · Economics · Geography · Isolation (microbiology · Political science · Population · Quality of life (healthcare · Regional science · Regional variation · Social isolation · Sociology · Variation (astronomy · Demography · Health disparities and outcomes · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies · Psychology · Rural development and sustainability
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| Unique citing works | 11 |
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| Citations per year | 1,57 |
| Citation span | 2019 - 2024 (6) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 11 |