Koutsogeorgou, Eleni and Davies, John Kenneth and Aranda, Kay and Zissi, Anastasia and Chatzikou, Maria and Cerniauskaite, Milda and Quintas, Rui and Raggi, Alberto and Leonardi, Matilde (2014) Healthy and active ageing: Social capital in health promotion.
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Objectives: This paper examines the context of health promotion actions that are focused on/contributing to strengthening social capital by increasing community participation, reciprocal trust and support as the means to achieve better health and more active ageing. Method: The methodology employed was a literature review/research synthesis, and a thematic analysis. Results: Four core themes emerged from the analysis: a) active ageing; b) the relationship between social capital and ageing; c) the importance of social capital in health promotion; and d) policy implications. The role of social capital in health promotion stresses empowerment, intergenerational support, the building of social trust, and the need to tackle loneliness among older adults. The importance of community/social participation emerged from the literature review as a key contributor to the maintenance and promotion of a healthier ageing population. Conclusion: Supporting long-term social capital building within communities can lead to improved public health and well-being for an ageing population.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine |
| Divisions: | Institutes and Academies > Institute of Inner City Learning |
| Depositing User: | Eleni Koutsogeorgou |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Dec 2022 16:28 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Sep 2024 17:03 |
| URI: | https://repository.uwtsd.ac.uk/id/eprint/2175 |
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