Table 1 Summary of synthesized findings
Synthesized finding 1: People value independence, autonomy and housing that fits with their functional abilities | Category 1.1- Individuals perceived themselves as “independent” if they remained in their own home |
Category 1.2- The need for the “right fit” between an older person’s abilities and the environment | |
Synthesized finding 2: Finances and costs constrained decisions about future housing decisions | Category 2.1- Financial resources were a factor when making housing decisions |
Synthesized finding 3: People experienced feelings of stigma regarding ageing and were concerned about being a burden | Category 3.1- Negative views associated with moving house |
Category 3.2- Individuals did not want to be a burden | |
Category 3.3- Stigma | |
Category 3.4- Acceptance of ageing impacted housing decisions | |
Synthesized finding 4: People experienced both positive and negative attitudes to future housing | Category 4.1- Individuals with positive attitudes to future housing |
Category 4.2- Some individuals avoid thinking about future housing | |
Synthesized finding 5: Emotions, meaningful activities and attachments to the home played a part in housing decisions | Category 5.1- Emotions related to home |
Category 5.2- Meaningful activities within the home | |
Category 5.3- Strong sense of attachment to the home | |
Synthesized finding 6: Safety, accessibility, and aesthetics in the home were important | Category 6.1- Individuals value safety and accessibility for their homes |
Category 6.2- Individuals valued the aesthetics of their home | |
Synthesized finding 7: Family, community support and connection were essential to support remaining at home | Category 7.1- The importance of access to essential community services |
Category 7.2- The importance of being close or connected to family | |
Category 7.3- Individuals felt a sense of connection towards their community |