Outdoor environments for elderly people with different cultural backgrounds : an interview study based on individual experiences
There is a lot of solid research on how to design the outdoor environments in nursing homes to benefit the users general well being and place attachment. In this thesis the emphasis lies on the experiences of elderly people who identify themselves with a distinct culture and are deeply involved and...
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| Formato: | H2 |
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SLU/Dept. of People and Society
2022
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| Sumario: | There is a lot of solid research on how to design the outdoor environments in nursing homes to benefit the users general well being and place attachment. In this thesis the emphasis lies on the experiences of elderly people who identify themselves with a distinct culture and are deeply involved and attached with its traditions and beliefs. The aim is to understand how culturally influenced experiences can be used to promote a sense of place attachment, specifically a sense of continuity, for elderly people through an adapted design of the outdoor environment. This study has shown that culture is an important factor that should be included in the planning of the outdoor environments in nursing homes to benefit the resident’s wellbeing. To gain an awareness on how peoples background might have influenced their perception of their daily environment and understand their individual cultural needs and wishes, an interview study has been conducted. Five qualitative interviews have been used as a basis for a result that is divided into three steps: individual experiences, common themes that are valid for the whole group of participants and finally a design framework. The common themes explored are attitudes, memories, needs, wishes, traditions and holistic view. This study shows that there are two different reasons why considering cultural variations when planning an outdoor environment for elderly people is beneficial: 1) Perception is influenced by experiences and upbringing and affects our feelings and impression of a place. 2) Humans have a need to be seen as who they are, including their cultural background. As a result, a design framework has been created that highlights four variables that are considered important to take into account when planning for people with different backgrounds: Variation, flexibility, influence, and education. The essentiality of those was discussed by taking support in existing evidence and theories. Further these variables were exemplified using the knowledge gained from the interviews. |
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