Experiences of age-related declining navigation abilities and impact on use of outdoor environments: a qualitative study of young-old adults with self-reported memory difficulties
Authors: Heward, M., Hicks, B., Hedges, B., Gaden, R., Wiener, J.M.
Journal: Ageing and Society
Publication Date: 01/01/2023
eISSN: 1469-1779
ISSN: 0144-686X
DOI: 10.1017/S0144686X23000612
Abstract:Laboratory-based experiments show ageing negatively impacts navigation abilities, yet a paucity of research explores lived experience. This exploratory study examined young-old adults' experiences of declining navigation abilities during 16 semi-structured telephone interviews. Findings reveal: (a) 'Behavioural drivers' that underpinned the participants' experiences and actions when engaging with their environments, (b) 'Avoidance' and (c) 'Active' strategies that were adopted by the participants. Declining cognitive function appeared to have a negative impact on participants' perceived abilities and confidence to navigate unfamiliar outdoor environments, which in turn influenced the strategies they chose to adopt. Future psychosocial interventions should draw on neuropsychological theory to ensure retention of navigation skills and confidence for as long as possible.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38919/
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Experiences of age-related declining navigation abilities and impact on use of outdoor environments: a qualitative study of young-old adults with self-reported memory difficulties
Authors: Heward, M., Hicks, B., Hedges, B., Gaden, R., Wiener, J.M.
Journal: AGEING & SOCIETY
Publication Date: 2025
Volume: 45
Issue: 3
Pages: 573-593
eISSN: 1469-1779
ISSN: 0144-686X
DOI: 10.1017/S0144686X23000612
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38919/
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Experiences of age-related declining navigation abilities and impact on use of outdoor environments: A qualitative study of young-old adults with self-reported memory difficulties
Authors: Heward, M., Hicks, B., Hedges, B., Gaden, R., Wiener, J.
Journal: Ageing and Society
Publication Date: 31/12/2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISSN: 0144-686X
Abstract:Laboratory-based experiments show ageing negatively impacts navigation abilities, yet a paucity of research explores lived experience. This exploratory study examined young-old adults experiences of declining navigation abilities during sixteen semi-structured telephone interviews. Findings reveal: (i) ‘Behavioural drivers’ that underpinned the participants’ experiences and actions when engaging with their environments (ii) ‘Avoidance’ and (iii) ‘Active’ strategies that were adopted by the participants. Declining cognitive function appeared to have a negative impact on participants perceived abilities and confidence to navigate unfamiliar outdoor environments, which in turn influenced the strategies they chose to adopt. Future psychosocial interventions should draw on neuropsychological theory to ensure retention of navigation skills and confidence for as long as possible.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38919/
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