Preferences of older adults and experts for physical and architectural features of group living facilities

The Physical and Architectural Features Checklist — Ideal Form was developed to assess older adults' preferences for the physical design characteristics of group living facilities. Congregate apartment (n = 229) and older community residents (n = 205) expressed similar physical design preferenc...

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Published in:The Gerontologist 1988-02, Vol.28 (1), p.84-90
Main Authors: Brennan, P.L, Moos, R.H, Lemke, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged - psychology
Architecture
Assisted living facilities
Attitude of Health Personnel
California
Choice Behavior
congregate living
Consumer Behavior
consumer preferences
Design
elderly
Environmental design
Experts
Facility Design and Construction - standards
Gerontology
Health Facility Environment
Housing
Humans
Interior Design and Furnishings - standards
layout and planning
Nursing Homes - standards
Older people
Planning
Residential Facilities - standards
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Summary:The Physical and Architectural Features Checklist — Ideal Form was developed to assess older adults' preferences for the physical design characteristics of group living facilities. Congregate apartment (n = 229) and older community residents (n = 205) expressed similar physical design preferences, but experts (n = 44) preferred more physical features than did older adults. Because older adults' preferences were relatively independent of their demographic and personal characteristics, the average physical design preferences of older adults may help guide planning of group living facilities.
ISSN:0016-9013
1758-5341
DOI:10.1093/geront/28.1.84