Experiences with public transit among older and younger adults experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake County, Utah

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Publication Type honors thesis
School or College College of Social Work
Department Social Work
Faculty Mentor Sarah Canham
Creator Huntzinger, Olivia
Title Experiences with public transit among older and younger adults experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake County, Utah
Date 2022
Description The population of people experiencing homelessness (PEH) over the age of 50 has risen in recent years. Low income individuals, especially PEH, have a higher need for public transit to meet basic needs, such as food, healthcare, shelter, and social connection. The purpose of this study was to better understand the similarities and differences between the public transit experiences of PEH aged 50+ and their younger counterparts (aged <50). Researchers conducted secondary data analysis of a primary data set including interviews with 19 PEH staying in shelters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Three main themes were identified through thematic analysis: modes of transportation used, reasons for use of public transit, and feelings about public transit. Participants over age 50 discussed distinct experiences on and needs for public transit, such as a need for transportation to healthcare appointments and for benches and bathrooms to be available while using or waiting for public transit. By identifying the unique experiences of PEH aged 50+, we hope to encourage future research and advocacy around transit accessibility for older PEH. ii
Type Text
Publisher University of Utah
Language eng
Rights Management (c) Olivia Huntzinger
Format Medium application/pdf
Permissions Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s62r703g
ARK ark:/87278/s644myhj
Setname ir_htoa
ID 2020371
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s644myhj
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