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Enhancing Social Engagement and Autonomy in Disadvantaged Communities

This research project, conducted by the CALL-ME team at Keele University and Manchester City Council, focuses on promoting independence and social engagement among older individuals in disadvantaged communities. The study is participatory, interdisciplinary, and collaborative, involving partners from various sectors. Results highlight community connectedness, social activity types, and policy implications. The impacts are seen at both early and long-term levels, benefiting individuals, communities, academia, and policy-making. The findings stress the social nature of active aging, emphasizing autonomy, interdependence, and the role of place in social involvement. The project offers insights into combating social isolation and enhancing older people's well-being.

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Enhancing Social Engagement and Autonomy in Disadvantaged Communities

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  1. Promoting independence and social engagement among older people in disadvantaged communities Sian Maslin-Prothero On behalf of the CALL-ME team at Keele University and Manchester City Council Grant reference RES-352-25-0031

  2. Research synopsis • Participatory - working with older people. • Interdisciplinary - informed by theoretical work in: • social and environmental gerontology, • social/community psychology, • health and community services. • Collaborative - with partners from statutory and voluntary agencies.

  3. Research findings • Community connectedness; • Working with older residents;   • Working with professionals; • Extent of social engagement;   • Policy implications;   • Type of social activity; • Sustainability.

  4. Impacts • Early impacts: • Individual, • Community, • Academic, • Training, • Policy. • Long term: • Local, • Scientific, • Reflection on the research process, • Policy.

  5. Conclusion • Active ageing is not just an individual physical pursuit, but socially located and shared. • Autonomy and independence - confirmed the extent of social isolation among older people in disadvantaged neighbourhoods, the importance of social interdependence, and the impact of the lifetime experience of disadvantage on the psychology and skills of older people. • The importance of place and locality in older people’s sense of identity and opportunity for social involvement. • The NDA programme provided an opportunity to participate in broader discussions about the changing dynamics of ageing, different research methods, and policy implications.

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