Background and objectives Although the positive influence of social activity on health is now
well-established, a complex relationship exists among social participation, personal, social …

In an aging world, there is increased need to identify places and characteristics of places
that promote health among older adults. This study examines whether there are rural-urban …

Although social participation fosters older adults' health, little is known about which
environmental characteristics are related to greater participation in social activities. The …

Objective: This article examined the associations between proximity to selected locations
considered to be conducive to social participation, and social participation itself, in urban …

This study examines the associations between neighbourhood perceptions and social
participation in a sample of older adults living in medium-sized cities in Flanders, Belgium …

Despite obstacles, many rural-dwelling older adults report that positive aspects of rural
residence, such as attachment to community, social participation, and familiarity, create a …

Environmental factors are important in maintaining a high level of participation. This cross-
sectional study aimed at comparing the level of participation of older adults living in rural …

Objectives. We compared the social participation of older adults living in metropolitan,
urban, and rural areas, and identified associated environmental factors. Methods. From …

Alongside community involvement, promoting social participation has been identified as a
key strategy of fostering empowerment, one of the central tenets of the health promotion …

Background Social participation is restricted for approximately half the older adult population
but is critical in fostering community vitality, promoting health, and preventing disabilities …