Qualitative study among Malaysian older adults and their driving needs

Authors

  • Nurani Nordin Centre for Occupational Therapy Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
  • Akehsan Dahlan Centre for Occupational Therapy Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
  • Mohamad Ghazali Masuri Centre for Occupational Therapy Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
  • Ninik Nurhidayah Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Polytechnics, Surakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10i31.6515

Keywords:

Driving, older adult, needs, mobility

Abstract

Driving is more than just a mode of transportation; for many older adults, it represents independence and freedom. This study aims to explore Malaysian older adults’ driving needs. In-depth interviews were conducted with eleven participants. The interviews were audio-recorded and analyzed using the six steps of thematic analysis with NVivo software aiding the process. Four main themes emerged from the data: daily routines, social leisure, caregiving responsibilities, and sense of freedom. To conclude, this study conveys important issues to policymakers in highlighting the need for driving among Malaysian older adults, thus promoting their safety and quality of life.

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Published

2025-02-01

How to Cite

Nordin, N., Dahlan , A., Masuri , M. G., & Ninik Nurhidayah. (2025). Qualitative study among Malaysian older adults and their driving needs. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10(31). https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10i31.6515

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