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October 7, 2025Journal of Aging & Social PolicyOpen Access

A Scoping Review on Older Adults’ Participation in Policymaking

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CKC H KongARArlind ReuterLund UniversityTBTine BuffelUniversity of Manchester

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Overview

Scoping review highlights barriers and enablers influencing older adults' participation in policymaking.

Key Points

  • Older adults' participation in policymaking improves well-being and influences long-term outcomes.
  • Out of 23 studies reviewed, 78% were conducted in high-income countries, often overrepresenting women.
  • Barriers to participation include health limitations and ageism, while enablers exist at both individual and institutional levels.
  • Policy interventions are needed to enhance mechanisms for engaging older adults in decision-making processes.

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Kong et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e585d0b1e78cc4e5f463b9https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2025.2568433
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