Insights and principles for supporting social engagement in rural older people

Walker, Judi; Orpin, P; Baynes, H; Stratford, E; Boyer, Kim L.; Mahjouri, Nadia; Patterson, Carol; Robinson, Andrew; Carty, Janet

doi:10.1017/s0144686x12000402

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“…This supports Levasseur and colleagues’ scoping study, which highlighted associations between greater proximity to recreational facilities, and social participation among older adults (Levasseur, Cohen, et al, ; Levasseur, Généreux, et al, ). Moreover, while the present study was conducted with older people living in an urban area, proximity to leisure activities and having a driver's licence has also been identified as significant enablers to social participation among older people living in metropolitan, urban and rural areas (Levasseur, Cohen, et al, ; Levasseur, Généreux, et al, ; Papageorgiou et al, ; Walker et al, ).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 88%

“The people make it fun, the activities we do just make sure we turn up on time.” Factors influencing older adults’ participation in community-based group programmes in Perth, Western Australia

Dare

Wilkinson

Marquis

et al. 2018

Health Soc Care Community

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Rapid ageing in western societies is placing increasing strain on health and social care services. In response, governments and health agencies have sought to promote healthy ageing through a range of interventions, many of which aim to enhance social engagement and participation among older people. Such interventions are based on evidence that being socially engaged through participation in various activities leads to better physical, mental and psychosocial health outcomes. The research reported here employed focus groups and individual interviews to address research aims: (a) identify enablers and barriers to participation in community-based group activities among a sample of older people (n = 35, median age 71 years) living in a local government area in the northern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia, and (b) examine how these factors differ between those who regularly participate and those who do not. Our research highlighted four themes: Friendship and Function; Availability and Accessibility; Competing Responsibilities and Priorities; and Changing of the Guard. In particular, this research highlighted the importance of group activities in offering social support as a platform to develop friendships. The findings also indicated that opportunities for social interaction should be embedded in the structure of the group, beyond that which may occur incidentally during activities. This is important, given that while interest may motivate older people to join a group, a sense of belonging and connectedness generated through the group is more likely to maintain their attendance. Barriers included limited availability of local programmes, limited accessibility related to programme scheduling, and lack of programmes relevant to those who do not find traditional seniors' centres appealing. Recommendations include incorporating social engagement as an outcome measure when evaluating the efficacy of programmes targeting older people, and encouraging local governments to work with seniors' centres in developing activities attractive to a broader cohort of older people.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 88%

“The people make it fun, the activities we do just make sure we turn up on time.” Factors influencing older adults’ participation in community-based group programmes in Perth, Western Australia

Dare

Wilkinson

Marquis

et al. 2018

Health Soc Care Community

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“…Walker et al . observe that the older people ‘become more discerning about how they expend energy, particularly in terms of the emotional, social and support returns they secure from interactions’ (, p. 947). This implies choices between volunteering and other meaningful activities.…”

Section: Co‐production Of Basic Services and Senior Citizens’ Voluntementioning

confidence: 99%

Potential and Impediments to Senior Citizens’ Volunteering to Maintain Basic Services in Shrinking Regions

Mettenberger

Küpper

2019

Sociologia Ruralis

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Against the background of demographic change and municipal austerity, policy‐makers are evoking the crucial role that younger retirees could play in supplementing the provision of basic services through volunteering. This article ties into this discussion, critically questioning the potential of (younger) senior citizens’ volunteering as a way of maintaining basic services in shrinking regions. Qualitative interviews from two regional case studies in rural Germany provide insights into the motivations, forms and contexts of such volunteering. The empirical results show that the potential for basic service provision is limited. Key players engaged in multiple activities and more‐passive types of contact‐seekers have little interest in taking on further tasks. Traditional basic services do not fit in with the interests of potential volunteers, and time budgets are constrained by alternative activities and commitments. Furthermore, volunteering is hampered by very basic structural conditions of peripheral rural life. Overall, our results reflect the heterogeneity and diversity of (older) rural milieus and lifestyles, and challenge persistent scientific perceptions of rural and, especially, village populations as place‐based closely knit communities.

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“…Lack of appealing activities/social opportunities [40,42,43], A choice of activities [41] Environmental restructuring Availability of private car [44] Traffic/poor driving conditions [45] Environmental restructuring Access to public transport [43,44,46], Cost of public transport [44] Environmental restructuring Lack of money [46] Environmental restructuring…”

Section: Environmental Context and Resourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Application of the behaviour change wheel framework to the development of interventions within the City4Age project

Direito

Michie

Lefevre

et al. 2017

2017 25th International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Networks (SoftCOM)

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Abstract-The probability of an intervention being effective is likely increased if it is designed following a behavioural analysis and with the aid of evidence-based intervention frameworks. For example, the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) framework and its associated COM-B model of behaviour have been used successfully as a starting point for designing behaviour change interventions. However, the BCW framework can also be applied at a later stage in the design process, such as when an intervention has been designed but before it is deployed. Here we describe the application of the BCW framework and COM-B model to evaluate and refine already designed interventions. We use a multidisciplinary multi-site project ('City4Age') as a case study. The project aims to promote independent living of older adults through the deployment of interventions using wearable and environment-based technology. We conducted face-to-face interviews with site representatives to identify the target behaviours, perceived barriers and facilitators, intervention functions, and modes of delivery for each planned intervention. Additionally, literature reviews were conducted to identify evidence-based facilitators and barriers for each targeted behaviour. Subsequently, we 1) compared the intervention functions proposed by the project-sites with those most likely to be effective according to the BCW; and 2) assessed the congruency of the barriers and facilitators identified by the pilot-sites with those identified in the literature. For five planned interventions across two project-sites (Birmingham and Singapore), two had intervention functions unlikely to be effective according to the BCW. The two planned interventions to promote social engagement did not address barriers or facilitators evident in the literature, indicating they required refinement. Applying the BCW framework allowed to identify which interventions needed refining. It also helped in providing specific guidance in our recommendations for improvements prior to deployment.

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Insights and principles for supporting social engagement in rural older people

Cited by 26 publications

References 48 publications

“The people make it fun, the activities we do just make sure we turn up on time.” Factors influencing older adults’ participation in community-based group programmes in Perth, Western Australia

“The people make it fun, the activities we do just make sure we turn up on time.” Factors influencing older adults’ participation in community-based group programmes in Perth, Western Australia

Potential and Impediments to Senior Citizens’ Volunteering to Maintain Basic Services in Shrinking Regions

Application of the behaviour change wheel framework to the development of interventions within the City4Age project

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