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Older people and out-of-home mobility: Is discretionary travel undervalued in current policy?

Shergold, Ian

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Abstract

In accordance with the UWE regulations for DPhil degrees, this thesis incorporates a body of published academic material supported by a critical commentary of the work.
The work collected in this DPhil portfolio reflects a long-standing interest in, and exploration of mobility for older people. Drawing on a range of empirical data and analysis, it provides a novel view of ageing and mobility in a rural context in the UK, although the findings have wider relevance and application.
The topic has long been of interest to researchers, and is particularly relevant now, at a time of growing concern as to what a future ageing society might look like in countries in the UK and elsewhere. The portfolio and supporting work have contributed a new way of thinking about the links from mobility to wellbeing and community sustainability, and new knowledge about the situation of older people in relation to out-of-home mobility based on evidence from the UK. In addition, it has looked forward to explore whether new technologies could offer solutions to some of the issues experienced currently, and better deliver the benefits that mobility offers for older people and their communities.

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Shergold, I. Older people and out-of-home mobility: Is discretionary travel undervalued in current policy?. (Thesis). University of the West of England. Retrieved from https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1491023

Thesis Type Thesis
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Keywords Older people, Mobility, Rural
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1491023
Award Date Oct 21, 2019

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