Directions in environmental gerontology: A multidisciplinary field

被引：69

作者：

Kendig, H ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Sydney, Fac Hlth Sci, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia

来源：

GERONTOLOGIST | 2003年 / 43卷 / 05期

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D O I：

10.1093/geront/43.5.611

中图分类号：

R4 [临床医学]; R592 [老年病学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100203 ; 100602 ;

摘要：

This article considers developments and directions for environmental gerontology drawing on the three papers in this Forum. The multidisciplinary field came of age during the 1960s with Powell Lawton's powerful environmental press paradigm and its applications to empirical research and building design. Recent theoretical developments in Europe and America have advanced and integrated concepts in psychology, geography, and related disciplines. Time dimensions and active use of space are essential for understanding aging individuals and microenvironments as well as changing populations and macroenvironments. Research on residential environments by health professions is informing community care that is enhancing the independence and well-being of older people. With its proven responsiveness to social and policy priorities, environmental gerontology is now providing strong conceptual and empirical bases for advancing healthy aging and age-friendly societies.

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页码：611 / 615

页数：5

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