Abstract
Transport planning and public health have been intertwined historically. The health impact of public transport services, such as social exclusion, is a widely discussed research topic. Social exclusion is a paramount concern for older adults’ health in the wake of emerging global challenges. However, there remains a significant research gap on how psychosocial barriers faced by older adults in using public transport services influence the social exclusion behavior. The present research provides empirical evidence and shows the impact of certain psychosocial barriers of public transportation on older adults’ social exclusion. A total of 243 Pakistani older adults (aged 60–89 years old) voluntarily participated in this cross-sectional study. The participants provided self-reports on their psychosocial barriers (including perceived norms, attitude, personal ability, habits, neighborhood social constraints, and intention) and the corresponding social exclusion. Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was utilized for the data analysis. The structural path model supported the significant associations between psychosocial barriers and social exclusion. Except for perceived descriptive norms, all other psychosocial barriers predicted older adults’ social exclusion. The research portrays the significance of the psychosocial factors to examine social exclusion and offers practical implications for urban and transport planners. The concerned policymakers can use the research findings to develop age-sensitive, socially sustainable, and healthy cities.
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IntroductionMost countries in the world are experiencing a rapidly growing aging population
Most countries in the world are experiencing a rapidly growing aging population.Recent estimates [1] suggest that the population of older adults aged 65 years and above will rise to 1.4 billion by 2030, from 901 million in 2015
The results revealed that self-efficacy and perceived behavioral control were positively linked with the intention of public transport use
Summary
Most countries in the world are experiencing a rapidly growing aging population. Recent estimates [1] suggest that the population of older adults aged 65 years and above will rise to 1.4 billion by 2030, from 901 million in 2015. The states should be concerned with the economic and policy strains [2] and with issues of maintaining social support systems, health care programs, and other public utilities for the older adults. The older adults’ long-term care needs, those with disabilities, are of concern that precludes them from participating in everyday activities [3,4]. Several United Nations Agenda 2030 goals aim to promote health and social sustainability in later life [5].
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