Determinants of social participation of visually impaired older adults

• DOI: 10.1007/s11136-011-9931-6
• Publication Date: 2011-06-01T18:35:36Z
• Authors: Manna A. Alma; Sijrike F. Van de...; Johan W. Groothoff; Theo P. B. M. Suu...
• Keywords: Social Engagement; Affect; Visual Impairment

To assess determinants of social participation among visually impaired older adults.This cross-sectional study included persons (≥55 years; n = 173) who were referred to a low-vision rehabilitation center. Determinants (i.e., sociodemographic, physical, and psychological factors, personal values) identified in four domains participation: (1) domestic life; (2) interpersonal interactions relationships; (3) major life areas; (4) community, social, civic life. Study participants completed telephone interviews.Age, physical fitness, helplessness Social network size was associated with areas. The value attached perceived importance) determinant relationships, areas, Vision-related characteristics self-perceived vision degree visual impairment) not participation.Across the domains, importance is adults. Physical health along status, also affect participation. Knowing how determined can be used develop interventions enhance