Spatial age segregation

Date and country of first publication^[1]

2018
United States

Definition

Spatial age segregation refers to the physical separation of people of different age groups within a particular space or community. This can occur in various places, such as neighborhoods, schools, and recreational facilities, where older and younger individuals are often separated based on age. Age segregation can have both positive and negative effects, impacting social interactions, community cohesion, and access to resources for different age groups.

Related segregation forms

Spatial age segregation is frequently discussed in the literature with the following segregation forms:

residential age segregation

For the complete network of associated segregation forms, see:

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References

Notes

↑ Date and country of first publication as informed by the Scopus database (December 2023).

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