Indian Journal of Gerontology
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 37
  • Issue: 3

Understanding place concepts for the ageing - A research review

  • Author:
  • Rebecca Jadon, Alok Sharma1, Sarvesh Kumar Jain2
  • Total Page Count: 23
  • Page Number: 421 to 443

1Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Gwalior, (M.P.)

2Department of Civil Engineering, Madhav Institute of Technology & Science, Gwalior, (M.P.)

School of Architecture and Design, ITM University, Gwalior, (M.P.)

Online Published on 12 January, 2024.

Abstract

The objective of this review paper was to investigate the current status of place research. The paper briefly traces the beginnings of place research since the mid- 20th century and discusses the research outcomes of the last 30 years in developing theoretical concepts. The significance of place identity concepts with respect to the elderly is highlighted and the practical implications of the research are discussed.

Keywords

Place identity, Phenomenology, Lifeworld, Place attachment, Meanings, Ageing