Healthy and active ageing: Social capital in health promotion

Objectives: This paper examines the context of health promotion actions that are focused on/contributing to strengthening social capital by increasing community participation, reciprocal trust and support as the means to achieve better health and more active ageing. Method: The methodology employed...

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Published in:Health education journal 2014-11, Vol.73 (6), p.627-641
Main Authors: Koutsogeorgou, Eleni, Davies, John Kenneth, Aranda, Kay, Zissi, Anastasia, Chatzikou, Maria, Cerniauskaite, Milda, Quintas, Rui, Raggi, Alberto, Leonardi, Matilde
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Ageing
Aging
Aging (Individuals)
Annotated Bibliographies
Community Involvement
Community participation
Correlation
Empowerment
Health Promotion
Literature Reviews
Loneliness
Networks
Older Adults
Older people
Online Searching
Physical Activity Level
Psychological Patterns
Public health
Public Policy
Social Capital
Social Networks
Social participation
Trust
Trust (Psychology)
Well being
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Summary:Objectives: This paper examines the context of health promotion actions that are focused on/contributing to strengthening social capital by increasing community participation, reciprocal trust and support as the means to achieve better health and more active ageing. Method: The methodology employed was a literature review/research synthesis, and a thematic analysis. Results: Four core themes emerged from the analysis: a) active ageing; b) the relationship between social capital and ageing; c) the importance of social capital in health promotion; and d) policy implications. The role of social capital in health promotion stresses empowerment, intergenerational support, the building of social trust, and the need to tackle loneliness among older adults. The importance of community/social participation emerged from the literature review as a key contributor to the maintenance and promotion of a healthier ageing population. Conclusion: Supporting long-term social capital building within communities can lead to improved public health and well-being for an ageing population.
ISSN:0017-8969
1748-8176
DOI:10.1177/0017896913509255