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ArticleFrontiers in public health2024

Exploring non-linear effects of walking accessibility on well-being in rural older adults of Jintang County: a random forest analysis.

Haimei Li, Mingyang Li, Panyu Peng, Yi Long, Yibin Ao, Homa Bahmani

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Article in Frontiers in public health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Haimei LiHumanities and Law School, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, China.
Mingyang LiCollege of Management Science, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, China.
Panyu PengCollege of Environment and Civil Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, China.
Yi LongCollege of Environment and Civil Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, China.
Yibin AoCollege of Management Science, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, China.
Homa BahmaniCollege of Management Science, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, China.

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Objective: The global concern surrounding the aging population has brought the well-being of older individuals to the forefront of societal attention. Unfortunately, studies focusing on the well-being of older people residing in rural areas are frequently overshadowed by the developmental disparities between rural and urban regions. Thus, this study aims to delve into the non-linear impact of walking accessibility on the subjective well-being of rural older adults. The goal is to gain a comprehensive understanding of this relationship, ultimately contributing to an improved quality of life and health for older adults in rural areas. Methods: In this study, the Random Forest algorithm was employed to explore the non-linear effects of demographic variables, perceived safety, subjective built environment (including perceptions and preferences of the built environment), and walking accessibility on the subjective well-being of older adults. Results: The findings of this study underscore the pivotal role of walking accessibility in influencing the well-being of older adults, particularly in terms of access to bazaars and health centers, where non-linear and threshold effects are evident. Furthermore, community safety, road conditions, and walking preferences were identified as positive influencers on the well-being of older adults. Well-being trends varied with age, revealing noteworthy non-linear relationships for certain variables. Conclusion: The insights gained from this study provide crucial theoretical guidance for the development of policies tailored to the unique context of rural aging. By taking into account factors such as walking accessibility, community safety, health support, and social interaction, we can create an improved living environment for rural older adults, ultimately enhancing their happiness and overall quality of life.

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Quality of LifeRandom ForestAgedAgingBuilt EnvironmentHumansWalkingaccessibilitynon-linearrandom forest modelrural older adultwell-being

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