Flying Under the Radar? Risks of Social Exclusion for Older People in Rural Communities in Australia, Ireland and Northern Ireland

Warburton, Jennifer; Scharf, Thomas; Walsh, Kieran

doi:10.1111/soru.12129

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“…The issue of rural crime sits alongside the dualized narratives of rural decline and rural resilience (see Warburton, Scharf, & Walsh, 2016). While declining in number for example, isolated rural pubs have, through their owners' social capital, shown to be steadfast and critical in generating economic development (Cabras & Mount, 2015).…”

Section: The Context: Crime Modernity and Change In Rural Irelandmentioning

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"Crime-Talk", Security and Fear in the Countryside: A Preliminary Study of a Rural Irish Town and Its Hinterland

Pytlarz¹,

Bowden²

2019

International Journal of Rural Criminology

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Property and violent crime against older people in rural areas have become recurring themes in media representations of rural Ireland. This is also marked in the closure of rural police stations which might exacerbate the sense of abandonment amongst rural dwellers, hence, feeding a greater fear of crime. Top down crime-talk has stressed the need for 'smart policing' and state-led strategies have involved short, intensive policing operations to halt the mobility of urban based burglars; and a growing number of communities engaged in Community Alert Schemes and Text Alert Schemes. In this article, we report preliminary findings of our research conducted in a small rural town and the surrounding community in SouthEast Ireland. The research sought to capture crime-talk in a rural locale to reflect upon broader themes and identify issues for our ongoing research agenda. Data were obtained through a small number of in-depth semistructured interviews with members of the community. Our observations centre on the nature of adaptation to a felt sense of risk, fear and insecurity.

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Section: The Context: Crime Modernity and Change In Rural Irelandmentioning

confidence: 99%

"Crime-Talk", Security and Fear in the Countryside: A Preliminary Study of a Rural Irish Town and Its Hinterland

Pytlarz¹,

Bowden²

2019

International Journal of Rural Criminology

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“…In a study of social exclusion in rural areas (Scharf and Bartlam, 2008), both obstacles in the physical environment and lack of transport were discussed in relation to exclusion from services, and transport was a key concern when accessing more distant services and influenced social engagement (cf. Warburton et al, 2017). Two in five older adults in rural areas experience difficulties in accessing services, and transport has been identified as the primary issue facing older adults in rural areas (see Noble et al, 2009).…”

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Ageing in a changing place: a qualitative study of neighbourhood exclusion

Dahlberg

2019

Ageing and Society

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An inclusive neighbourhood is a key facilitator enabling older adults to age in place. Neighbourhoods have been identified as a dimension of social exclusion important to older adults, and it has been argued that older adults are particularly vulnerable to neighbourhood change. The aim of this study was to explore older adults’ experiences of neighbourhood exclusion within the context of neighbourhood change. Focus groups were undertaken in the urban and rural areas of a metropolitan borough in England involving a total of 41 older adults, with data analysed via thematic analysis. Urban areas in the borough studied have transformed following the closure of the mining industry, with a high level of deprivation in many areas, while some rural areas have undergone gentrification. Within the context of structural neighbourhood change, four themes were identified: community cohesion, political agency, feelings of safety and the physical environment. The themes were interlinked, which calls for collaboration across traditional lines of professional responsibility, and for research that encompasses different aspects of neighbourhood exclusion. This study contributes with knowledge on older adults’ experiences of exclusion, including novel findings on the importance of political agency and collective memory, and identifies actions to combat exclusion. An active involvement of older adults in the development of initiatives to tackle social exclusion is recommended.

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“…However, a disability might also lead to severe mobility constraints and an inability to reach any village facility. This could lead to feelings of loneliness and social exclusion (Gething 1997;Warburton, Scharf, and Walsh 2017).…”

Section: Facilities and Other Factors Affecting One's Social Place Atmentioning

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Village Facilities and Social Place Attachment in the Rural Netherlands

2018

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Economies of scale and increased mobility have led to the closure of many village facilities. Most residents do not rely on locally available facilities anymore for their primary function. However, facilities are also meeting places. A decline in facilities may therefore negatively influence residents' social place attachment. This article examines which facilities impact residents' social place attachment. It also explores whether different facilities impact the social place attachment of different groups of residents differently. In our analyses, we make a distinction between rural areas near and away from urban areas. Based on structural equation modeling, we conclude that in rural areas, both near and away from cities, cafés and supermarkets may well matter for residents' social attachment. In contrast to common expectations, community centers, primary schools, and sports facilities were not shown to enhance social place attachment. Considering the increasing self‐reliance of local communities, these findings raise doubts about the use of public services to revitalize local communities.

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Flying Under the Radar? Risks of Social Exclusion for Older People in Rural Communities in Australia, Ireland and Northern Ireland

Cited by 28 publications

References 63 publications

"Crime-Talk", Security and Fear in the Countryside: A Preliminary Study of a Rural Irish Town and Its Hinterland

"Crime-Talk", Security and Fear in the Countryside: A Preliminary Study of a Rural Irish Town and Its Hinterland

Ageing in a changing place: a qualitative study of neighbourhood exclusion

Village Facilities and Social Place Attachment in the Rural Netherlands

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