Table 4 Qualitative and review studies of active Aging

1.

[7]

Delphi study

over age 65

UK

Accessible and affordable transportation,housing, healthcare, safety, and community involvement opportunities

2.

[14]

Realist synthesis (is a method of summarizing evidence for public policy)

–

USA

healthy Aging; mobility; neighborhood; public policy

3.

[23]

Systematic review

83 quantitative and qualitative studies

UK

Ethnicity and cultural norms, energy and motivation, sex, age, education, genetic heritage, self-efficacy, and personal financial circumstances, climate, level of pollution, street lighting, traffic conditions, accessibility and appropriateness of services and facilities, socio-economic conditions, aesthetics, pedestrian infrastructure, community life, exposure to antisocial behavior, social network participation, environmental degradation, level of urbanism, exposure to natural settings, familiarity with local environment and others. Recommendations for future research include the need for innovative research methods; involvement of older adults as research collaborators; investigation of wider aspects of the active Aging concept; in-depth assessment of the environmental characteristics of areas; investigation of the pathways leading from environment to health and activity participation.

4.

[31]

A Systematized Review of Qualitative Evidence

36peer-reviewed qualitative studies

Canada

Functional, aesthetic, destination, and safety built characteristics influence physical activity decision-making. Sociodemographic characteristics (age, sex, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status) also impacted the BE’s influence on physical activity

5.

[32]

Synthesizing literature

–

USA

Bonding, bridging and linking capital (Social inclusion)

6.

[34]

Systematic literature review

aged 80 and over

–

Quality of life, subjective well-being, aged, exercise, physical activity

7.

[35]

Grounded theory

–

USA

Body, person and societal level, the person-environment contextual factors

8.

[44]

Content-analyzed

In 33 cities, partners conducted 158 focus groups with persons aged 60 years and older

Global Age-Friendly Cities

Outdoor spaces and buildings; transportation; housing; social participation; respect and social inclusion; civic participation and employment; communication and information; and community support and health services

9.

[50]

Qualitative approach

65 years of age or older

Netherland

Sensory, physical, neural and cognitive functions, housing, safe environment

10.

[51]

Systematic review using a meta-ethnographic approach

-

–

Social, behavioral, biological and psychological factors

11.

[53]

Design

60 years old or above

Hong Kong

Physical, mental and social wellbeing, health, mobility/ability, material circumstances, activities, happiness, youthfulness and living environment

12.

[54]

Literature review

–

Hong Kong

Open spaces, social needs

13.

[55]

Content-analyzed

57 countries

Public health security

14.

[56]

Experience design approach

65 years and over

Australia

Architectural design thinking; user-centric building design; environmental experience design; residential aged care facilities

15.

[57]

Critical review

–

USA

Health, functioning, and social participation, wellbeing

16.

[59]

Literature review

75 article

USA

Safety, microscale urban design elements, aesthetics, and convenience of facilities

17.

[60]

Literature review

–

Czech Republic

Satisfaction, landscape, function

18.

[65]

Qualitative approach

–

USA

Social, economic, demographic, and physical characteristics

19.

[66]

Systematic review

2039 article

USA

Disability Built environment Physical activity

20.

[67]

Concept study

–

Australia

Biological, psychological, behavioral, and social factors include development intensity, land use mix, fine grain economy, adaptability, permeability, streets, contact, visibility and horizontal grain, public realm, movement, green space and water space, landmarks, legibility, comfort, diversity, richness, continuity, contrast, intelligibility, interest, intimacy, openness, rhythm, texture, and human scale.

21.

[68]

Qualitative approach

–

USA

Neighborhood design and safety, housing, transportation, and mobility. Strategies to build capacity for policy change

22.

[69]

Systematic review

aged 50 years and over

Bremen, Germany

Physical activity, Social inequalities

23.

[70]

Review Article

–

–

Active and healthy living; features medical research

24.

[72]

Summative Review

172 review articles aged 65 or older

Australia

Physical activity

25.

[73]

Qualitative approach

over 65 years old

Portugal

Irradiation, Connectivity, Conspicuous, Suitability/Convenience, Readability, Comfort

26.

[79]

Concept study

over 65 years

Poland

Pensions and income. Economy and employment. Health care and other services. Rights of individuals. Housing and communities.

27.

[84]

Literature review

–

USA

Built environment, walking, and health

28.

[86]

Qualitative approach

–

China

Civic participation

29.

[87]

Concept study

–

Herston, Australia

gerontology, public health, environmental psychology, landscape architecture, and urban design personally meaningful outdoor activities, environmental attributes

30.

[91]

Structured review

1464 articles

UK

Health and social services, behavioral determinants, personal determinants, physical environment, social determinants and economic determinants income, health, housing, transport, living in the community, MAori cultural identity, access to facilities and services, attitudes, employment, and opportunities

31.

[93]

Literature Review

48 articles

Poor street condition, Heavy traffic, Public transit line nearby, Housing variable, Environmental barriers, Magnitude of accessibility problems, Housing satisfaction, Usability (Physical environmental aspects), Housing amenities,Satisfaction with home environment, Satisfaction with outdoor environment,Place attachment, Housing accessibility,Housing comfort, Neighborhood quality, Outdoor place,Life Satisfaction, Interior environment, Exterior environment, Residential satisfaction,Psychological wellbeing,Street noise, Safety from traffic, Park density, Train stations, …

32.

[101]

Concept study

–

Social, demographic, financial and political

33.

[102]

Concept study

–

-

Economic justice, satisfying, publicity,

34.

[106]

Concept study

–

Health, participation, Aging, and independence

35.

[103]

Technology-based information, generic ACTION participatory design model

–

West Sweden

Dementia; information and communication technology; participatory design; partnership working; user involvement

36.

[104]

Qualitative approach

–

UK

Inequalities; urban health; older people’s quality of life

37.

[105]

Qualitative research design

(Data derived from GPS tracking, travel diaries, brief questionnaires, and semi structured interviews were gathered)

13 people aged from 56 to 87 years

Australia

Choice of transportation and its relation to participation

38.

[107]

Concept study

–

Population health

39.

[108]

Qualitative analysis

Focus groups

questionnaire had 57 questions

Participants included 18 elderly (aged over 60), five family careers and five professionals

Netherland

Participatory design, patient empowerment and cognitive usability

40.

[109]

Qualitative approach

–

USA

Social, physical, and political residential and business zoning, parks and recreation, transportation, public health, public safety, health services facilities, private sector investment, employment, and taxation

41.

[111]

Qualitative approach

–

Hong Kong

Perspectives of stakeholders—including policy makers, service providers, and elderly learner, quality of life and well-being,

42.

[114]

Literature review

32articles

Australia

‘Age-friendly’, ‘elderly friendly’, ‘livable community’, ‘lifetime neighborhood’ and ‘community for all ages’.

43.

[116]

literature review

–

Public health, human well-being, green infrastructure, urban ecosystem, ecosystem health

44.

[117]

literature review

19 elderly residents (aged 65 years and over)

Australia

Social health; social life

45.

[133]

Qualitative approach

Adults (66–97 years)

Washington

Policy, exercise, obesity, built environment, finite mixture modeling