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March 30, 2026Wellbeing Space and SocietyOpen Access

Dedication to the dwelling and neighbourhood? Rural-urban differences in determinants of mid-to-later-life homeowners to age@home

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HKHieke T. van der KloetEBElles A.M. BulderTHTialda Haartsen

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Analysis shows distinct determinants affecting ageing@home in rural and urban homeowners, suggesting policy implications.

Key Points

  • This research investigates the differences between rural and urban homeowners over 55 regarding their intentions to age@home.
  • Analyzed data from a dataset of 11,010 mid-to-later-life homeowners intending to age@home
  • Utilized logistic regression to evaluate determinants such as attachment and motives
  • Comparative analysis of rural and urban homeowners' preferences and characteristics
  • Rural homeowners exhibit stronger attachment to their home and neighbourhood compared to urban counterparts
  • Urban homeowners prioritize proximity to amenities for aging independently
  • Homeowners aged 75-plus in rural areas are more likely to age@home than those in urban settings
  • Rural homeowners demonstrate a greater inclination towards multi-generational living
  • Government policies could aid rural adaptations and promote age-friendly community strategies

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Kloet et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ca134b883daed6ee09529ahttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.wss.2026.100393
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