Scoping Reviews on the Social Features Preferences of Active Ageing for the Multi-Generational Housing Environment

By the year 2030, the Malaysian elderly population is projected to be 15.3 per cent of the overall Malaysian total population due to increased life expectancy, lower fertility rate and changes in health lifestyle. Indirectly, this situation has created several challenges in providing better housing for the population. Hence, this study aims to highlight the conceptual framework for the housing environment preferences and social features for Quality of Life (QoL) and Active Ageing. The social features were derived from the literature review using the scoping review method. The findings reveal four (4) main social features of the quality of life and active ageing for the housing environment, such as (1) community engagement; (2) health and well-being; (3) accessibility and walkability; and (4) safety and security. The emphasis on the prominence of the social features for housing environment preferences will be significant in the improvement and inclusivity of the quality of life of the housing consumers, particularly the elderly generation, which is vital for the Malaysian context.