relation: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/2861/
title: Life space mobility and quality of life of older adults in a rural context - A qualitative research in the village of Vlagtwedde
creator: Ruikes, D.C.
description: The objective of this research is to get a better insight in the role of life space mobility in the quality of life of older adults in Vlagtwedde. 12 semi-structured in-depth interviews and 5 follow-up walking interviews have been conducted. This study contributes to policymaking and to existing literature, because it shows how dimensions of mobility in different life spaces play a role in the different domains of the quality of life of older adults in a rural context. In this ageing population policymaking should focus on accessible amenities, suitable housing, places for volunteering and activities, proper walking- and biking paths, street safety and the use of public transport. Future research could address other villages or different regions to investigate whether the outcomes of the study in this context are indicative for other contexts.
date: 2018
type: Thesis
type: NonPeerReviewed
format: text
language: en
identifier: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/2861/1/Final_version_masterthesis_-_D_1.pdf
identifier:   Ruikes, D.C.  (2018) Life space mobility and quality of life of older adults in a rural context - A qualitative research in the village of Vlagtwedde.  Master thesis.