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Assessing Travel Constraints Among The Older Adults In Pune: A Comparative Study Of The Older Adults Living In Residential & Retirement Communities Housing Accommodations

Author(s) Ms. Srushti Patil
Country India
Abstract Travel is a vital part of life and offers social, emotional, and cognitive advantages, especially for older adults. But as people age, they face major obstacles that restrict their mobility and travel opportunities. With an emphasis on physical limits (such as weariness, chronic pain, and mobility concerns) and cognitive obstacles (such as dementia, anxiety, and depression), this study explores the typical travel restrictions that older adults in Pune confront. Their technological preparedness is also assessed, determining how comfortable and familiar they are with digital tools like cellphones and internet-based services.
In order to examine how these limitations affect travel behavior in both private and public housing environments, the study is structured using the hierarchical leisure constraints model. There has been a slow change toward more digital adoption, particularly during the pandemic, despite the widespread belief that older adults have trouble using technology. But current digital platforms and travel options sometimes fall short of older folks' unique needs, leaving them without interesting and easily accessible options.
233 older adults living in Pune's residential homes, retirement communities, and old age homes participated in structured interviews, surveys, and task-based observations as part of a mixed-methods strategy used to investigate these topics. The study explores their individual histories, health issues, desired destinations, and technological interactions. This research attempts to close the gap between traditional travel issues and the potential role of technology in improving travel accessibility and engagement for the older population by identifying important hurdles and opportunities. Furthermore, four psychotherapists who specialize in geriatric care in Pune were interviewed in order to better understand the emotional and cognitive limitations that older persons have when traveling. Expert perspectives on the mental, cognitive & physical health issues that may influence travel habits were offered by these interviews, especially for senior citizens living in both public and private housing.
Keywords Older Adults, Pune, Traditional Travel Barriers, Cognitive Decline, Physical Limitations, Technological Readiness, Geriatric Mobility Challenges, Accessibility
Field Sociology > Tourism / Transport
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-09
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.50639
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9s9kz
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