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Yuliya Mysyuk
Amsterdam Universitair Medische Centra
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Background
Living environment has long been considered an important determinant of health. The aim of this study was to explore older people’s experiences with their living environment, their definition of, and their view on its possible impact on mental health and well-being.
Methods
This qualitative study was conducted in Amsterdam among 20 participants, 11 males and 9 females aged 55 to 70 years. We used photovoice as a visual tool to explore older persons’ unique experiences with, and perceptions of their living environment.
Results
Our findings show that social environment plays an important role in defining and shaping the living environment of older people. Older people’s living environment is a place where they feel safe and comfortable, have social contact with others, and stay active and involved.
Conclusion
Photovoice was an effective method for documenting visual representation of salient aspects of older people’s living environment and capturing their experiences.
Keywords
mental health, well-being, older people, living environment, photovoice
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Yuliya Mysyuk
Amsterdam Universitair Medische Centra
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Background
Living environment has long been considered an important determinant of health. The aim of this study was to explore older people’s experiences with their living environment, their definition of, and their view on its possible impact on mental health and well-being.
Methods
This qualitative study was conducted in Amsterdam among 20 participants, 11 males and 9 females aged 55 to 70 years. We used photovoice as a visual tool to explore older persons’ unique experiences with, and perceptions of their living environment.
Results
Our findings show that social environment plays an important role in defining and shaping the living environment of older people. Older people’s living environment is a place where they feel safe and comfortable, have social contact with others, and stay active and involved.
Conclusion
Photovoice was an effective method for documenting visual representation of salient aspects of older people’s living environment and capturing their experiences.
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