Conceptualizing Neighborhood Resources and Healthy Aging for Methodological Implication in a World of Crises

IGI Global eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Md. Emaj Uddin, Md. Sayeed Akhter
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-1449-5.ch002
Cited by: 0
References: 38

Abstract

Past literature has poorly conceptualized 'neighborhood resources' and 'healthy aging' in a world of crises. In this chapter, we broadly conceptualize the terms and suggest a framework that helps analyze how neighborhood resources (e.g., physical, material, psychosocial, and health resources) positively link to healthy aging (e.g., physical, mental, and social functioning) during natural (climate change, hazards) and social (war, COVID-19) crises. In doing so, some suggestive causal inferences, propositions, and plausible hypotheses are drawn. This framework will help guide further explorations in this field.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Health disparities and outcomes Aging Elder Care and Social Issues Aging and Gerontology Research

Publication details

Journal / source
IGI Global eBooks
Pages
31–56
Publication date
6 February 2026
Language
NG
Document type
Book chapter