Social Support and Environmental Factors for Older People Living in South Tyrol: A Multivariate Analysis
<b>Background and Aims:</b> Current changes in family structures make the development of models for sustainably ensuring high-quality care for older people in the province of Bolzano–Bozen increasingly necessary to identify new solutions to address the needs of older people. This researc...
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| description | <b>Background and Aims:</b> Current changes in family structures make the development of models for sustainably ensuring high-quality care for older people in the province of Bolzano–Bozen increasingly necessary to identify new solutions to address the needs of older people. This research project explores support options that enable older individuals to live independently in their homes for as long as possible, based on data collected through a quantitative survey. Special attention is devoted to recent transformations in family dynamics, highlighting the urgency of rethinking care strategies for older people. <b>Data and Methods</b>: The study focuses on a sample of individuals aged 60 and older who reside in their own homes in South Tyrol. Data were collected through 536 interviews conducted in 2020, using a questionnaire administered in both German and Italian. A Latent Class Model (LCA) was used to identify latent categorical indicators, with each category representing a specific combination of factors derived from the data. <b>Results:</b> The findings underscore the critical role of eliminating architectural barriers, fostering social connections, and promoting volunteer activities as key factors in enhancing the quality of life and independence of older adults. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ed1edf908226483db8b2fd042e428aa02025-08-20T03:47:57ZengMDPI AGSocieties2075-46982025-05-0115512510.3390/soc15050125Social Support and Environmental Factors for Older People Living in South Tyrol: A Multivariate AnalysisGiulia Cavrini0Nadia Paone1Evan Tedeschi2Faculty of Education, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Viale Ratisbona 16, 39042 Brixen-Bressanone, ItalyFaculty of Education, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Viale Ratisbona 16, 39042 Brixen-Bressanone, ItalyFaculty of Education, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Viale Ratisbona 16, 39042 Brixen-Bressanone, Italy<b>Background and Aims:</b> Current changes in family structures make the development of models for sustainably ensuring high-quality care for older people in the province of Bolzano–Bozen increasingly necessary to identify new solutions to address the needs of older people. This research project explores support options that enable older individuals to live independently in their homes for as long as possible, based on data collected through a quantitative survey. Special attention is devoted to recent transformations in family dynamics, highlighting the urgency of rethinking care strategies for older people. <b>Data and Methods</b>: The study focuses on a sample of individuals aged 60 and older who reside in their own homes in South Tyrol. Data were collected through 536 interviews conducted in 2020, using a questionnaire administered in both German and Italian. A Latent Class Model (LCA) was used to identify latent categorical indicators, with each category representing a specific combination of factors derived from the data. <b>Results:</b> The findings underscore the critical role of eliminating architectural barriers, fostering social connections, and promoting volunteer activities as key factors in enhancing the quality of life and independence of older adults.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/15/5/125elderly caresocial policiesliving environmentSouth Tyrollatent class analysis |
| spellingShingle | Giulia Cavrini Nadia Paone Evan Tedeschi Social Support and Environmental Factors for Older People Living in South Tyrol: A Multivariate Analysis Societies elderly care social policies living environment South Tyrol latent class analysis |
| title | Social Support and Environmental Factors for Older People Living in South Tyrol: A Multivariate Analysis |
| title_full | Social Support and Environmental Factors for Older People Living in South Tyrol: A Multivariate Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Social Support and Environmental Factors for Older People Living in South Tyrol: A Multivariate Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Social Support and Environmental Factors for Older People Living in South Tyrol: A Multivariate Analysis |
| title_short | Social Support and Environmental Factors for Older People Living in South Tyrol: A Multivariate Analysis |
| title_sort | social support and environmental factors for older people living in south tyrol a multivariate analysis |
| topic | elderly care social policies living environment South Tyrol latent class analysis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/15/5/125 |
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