| 摘要: |
| 识别老年人户外活动特征是老年宜居
环境建设的关键问题，尤其对于阶梯纵横的山
地城市。现有研究多将老年人视作均质整体，
忽略不同行动能力老年人之间的差异。本文以
重庆市团结坝社区为例，采用活动日志与行为注
记相结合的方法，探索山地城市社区不同行动
能力老年人的户外活动特征及差异。本文进一步
分析老年人户外活动与建成环境之间的关系，
发现行动方便与行动迟缓老人的主要活动场地
及分布模式存在共性与差异。基于研究结论，本
文认为老年友好环境并不是均质的，应与不同
人群的需求进行差异化适配，使资源更高效地
利用。最后本文提出山地城市社区公共空间适
老化更新策略，以更大程度促进老年人的社会
交往，支持老年人自主生活。 |
| 关键词: 行动能力差异 行动迟缓老人 老年人户外活动 山地城市社区 适老化更新 |
| DOI：10.13791/j.cnki.hsfwest.20230612 |
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| 基金项目:国家自然科学基金青年项目（52008049）；中国博士
后科学基金特别资助项目（2021T140780） |
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| Outdoor Physical Activity for the Older Adults in Mountainous Neighborhoods from the Perspective of Differences in Mobility |
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MOU Yanchuan,GUO Yuhan,HUANG Ling
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| Abstract: |
| Neighborhoods play a crucial role in promoting outdoor physical activity among older
adults. Understanding how neighborhood attributes influence physical activity can help design
age-friendly environments, especially in mountainous cities with complex topography and limited
open spaces. The period from 60 years of age until the end of life is a prolonged and evolving phase
that results in a diverse older population. However, most existing studies treat older adults as a
homogeneous group, neglecting the impact of mobility on physical activity. Mobility is an important
factor that divides older adults into different groups, and their physical activity may differ based on
their mobility level. Therefore, further research is needed to better understand the differences in
physical activity among older adults with varying mobility levels.
In this study, older adults were categorized into three groups based on their mobility: go-go
group, slow-go group, and no-go group. Data was collected using physical activity logs and behavior
mapping, which is an objective method for observing behavior and the associated built environment
components and attributes. The physical activity data consisted of 119 sheets of physical activity
logs collected between September 2021 and May 2023, while the behavior mapping data consisted of
3401 pieces collected in September 2021. These data were collected from 22 outdoor spaces within
neighborhoods in Chongqing, a typical mountainous city. It is worth noting that a very small number
of slow-go older adults were observed in the study area. The main focus of this study is to examine
the physical activity and environmental factors that influence the go-go group and slow-go group of
older adults.
Based on the analysis of physical activity logs data, we observed a decrease in the diversity of
activity types and walking distance among the slow-go group compared to the go-go elderly group.
However, the activity frequency remains similar between the two groups. The analysis of physical
activity logs data highlights the variation in physical activities among older adults. It is essential to
address the outdoor activity needs of the slow-go group to ensure their well-being and overall health.
By overlaying behavior mapping data with the topographic map of the study area, this study
further analyzed the relationship between older adults’ physical activity and environmental conditions.
The results revealed both similarities and differences in activity sites and distribution patterns between
the go-go and slow-go groups. The commonalities observed were as follows: 1) There were significant
differences in the use of public spaces, and older adults’ choices showed consistency. 2) Both the slow go group and go-go group of older adults preferred spaces located on both sides of the main walking
paths. Differences were observed in terms of the impact of terrain and distance. The go-go group was
less affected and exhibited a single-center distribution pattern, while the slow-go group formed multiple
gathering centers nearby, indicating a multi-center distribution pattern.
Based on these findings, it is crucial to create age-friendly environments that cater to the
diverse needs of older adults with different levels of mobility. The study proposes four implications for improving the physical environment to increase physical activity and walking and enhance social interaction for older adults.
In conclusion, this article suggests that age-friendly environments for older adults should not be homogeneous and should be adapted to the diverse
needs of different groups. The holistic relationship between people, activities, and the environment should be taken into account. The goal of age-friendly
regeneration should shift from focusing on facilities to adapting the overall relationship, making more efficient use of resources, and ensuring that age friendly regeneration benefit all older adults fairly and equitably |
| Key words: Differences in Mobility Slow-Go Group Outdoor Physical Activity OlderAdults Mountainous Neighborhoods Age-Friendly Regeneration |
