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Local Environment, Human Functions and the Elderly Depression and Anxiety

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As the population ageing worldwide is rapidly accelerating, these groups’ functions and wellbeing must be considered more in the urban interventions. The aim of this research, hence, was investigating the impact of environmental features on these group vulnerabilities and mental disorders. The sample was composed of 411 participants aged 60 and more. After data gathering via cross-sectional study, factor analysis extracted 8 factors from the neighborhood environmental attributes which were categorized into two main environmental factors: social and spatial. The multivariate linear regressions revealed that social environment factors (social cohesion, trust and support) had stronger impact on the senior’s wellbeing. Regarding spatial factors, walkability and stimulation could reduce the depression disorder symptoms more, whereas safety and comprehension had this role for anxiety symptoms. The operationalized indicators of each factor should be used in development of the urban residential areas, especially in societies with high proportion of the aging groups.

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Khosravi, H., Tehrani, S.O. Local Environment, Human Functions and the Elderly Depression and Anxiety. Ageing Int 44, 170–188 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12126-017-9312-8

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