Racial Differences in the Effects of Neighborhood Disadvantage on Residential Mobility in Later Life

Discussion:
Neighborhood disadvantage may promote local mobility by undermining person–environment fit. Racial differences in access to better neighborhoods persist in later life. Future research should explore how older adults optimize person–environment fit in the face of neighborhood disadvantage when the possibility of relocation to a better neighborhood may be restricted.

Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - October 16, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Riley, A., Hawkley, L. C., Cagney, K. A. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research