Join Effort as A Housing Alternative for the Promotion of Aging in Place
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Objective: Analyze the participation of individuals in the housing construction process via self-managed collective efforts, focusing on issues of aging in place and the impact of this participatory model on promoting well-being and quality of life, especially for elderly people. Theoretical Framework: Three main concepts and theories are presented. The Right to Housing, based on the Federal Constitution of 1988. The Self-Managed Mutirão as a housing alternative, supported by social movements. Aging in Place, used to analyze how the mutirão can contribute to the permanence of elderly people in their own homes and communities. Method: The methodology adopted for this study was qualitative exploratory research using an integrative review of bibliographic sources. Results and Discussion: They revealed that self-managed community work is a promising housing alternative for promoting aging in place. This approach provides a strong sense of belonging, as it involves future residents throughout the planning and construction process of housing. Active participation encourages the creation of bonds with the community and promotes a sense of responsibility and collective identity. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are relevant both for the field of architecture and urban planning and for public policies aimed at aging and housing. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by presenting an innovative alternative to the conventional model of residences for elderly people, demonstrating that it can be made viable through collaborative actions.
Language: English
Subfield: Urban Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4404575108