| Title |
Exploring Elderly Residents’ Neighborhood Facility Use and their Walking Characteristics in Low-rise Residential Areas |
| Authors |
임형주(Yim, Hyungjoo) ; 이선재(Lee, Sunjae) ; 박소현(Park, So-Hyun) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2024.40.2.3 |
| Keywords |
근린시설, 노인보행, 구매 활동 및 비구매 활동, 보행행태 |
| Abstract |
With the growing population of elders, examining residential spaces in neighborhoods where elders engage in daily activities has gained
significance. Identifying essential neighborhood facilities and their impact on physical activity is crucial. Although daily activities of elders
vary based on their expenditures, there is a lack of understanding of neighborhood facility uses connected with living expense. Existing
studies on elders’ neighborhood facility use often overlook reduced income and living expense of elders, emphasizing the need for a balanced
explanation that compares purchasing and non-purchasing behavior. This study aims to offer a more comprehensive understanding of elderly
walking behaviors related to neighborhood facility use. It analyzes three key aspects: walking or walking combined with other transportation
modes, purchasing or non-purchasing activity, and single destination or multiple destination walking. Utilizing empirical travel data from 56
individuals in Mangwon-dong, Seoul, the frequency of weekly visit as well as the frequency of purchasing and non-purchasing activity were
measured. Results indicated that elderly individuals preferred walking over walking with other transportation modes. Moreover, non-purchasing
activities were notably more frequent, constituting up to 57% of daily activities through walking. Furthermore, non-purchasing activity was
more common in single destination walking, while purchasing activity was frequent in multiple destination walking. The study underscores the
importance of traditional markets and open spaces where various walking behaviors and activities intersect. This knowledge lays a foundation
for future neighborhood planning that encourages walking among the elderly. |