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© 2025 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.This study used the personal project approach to explore how socio-ecological environments influence healthy aging. The study employed a quantitative design, combining validated measures of personal projects and health outcomes with data on environmental factors. Thirty-six adults aged 50+ in Scotland, UK, participated. Findings revealed complex interactions between personal goals, environmental factors, and wellbeing. Both objective and subjective environmental barriers shaped mobility and activity patterns. While social interactions can enhance outdoor engagement, they may also introduce pressure and judgment. Perceived difficulty was initially linked to reduced enjoyment of outdoor activities but lost significance when considering other project dimensions. Addressing physical and social barriers may support meaningful personal projects, ultimately contributing to improved quality of life and long-term health. Further research is recommended to examine how visibility affects wellbeing and the role it plays in shaping social experiences in later life.
Author(s): Tong K, Pearce C, Kingston A, Berry K, Ward Thompson C
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Journal of Aging and Environment
Year: 2025
Pages: epub ahead of print
Online publication date: 01/10/2025
Acceptance date: 02/04/2025
Date deposited: 20/10/2025
ISSN (print): 2689-2618
ISSN (electronic): 2689-2626
Publisher: Routledge
URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/26892618.2025.2552794
DOI: 10.1080/26892618.2025.2552794
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