ABSTRACT

Introduction: Around the world, health promotion of elderly necessitates a multifaceted approach incorporating active collaboration of health, social welfare, rural/urban development and legal sectors. It places emphasis on the importance of social participation in the community they live for elderly. Though social participation is important for active aging, very little is known about the social participation and determinants for this population. Therefore, the aim of this scoping review is to explore the literature related to the social participation and its determinants for adults and understand any existing gaps in the literature where further research may be required in order to maximize quality support and social participation. Methods: This scoping review will be conducted based on the methodological framework for scoping review recommended by Arksey & O'Malley's and Levac. Three electronic databases will be searched: MEDLINE, and SPORTDiscus. A search of grey literature will also be performed. The search will cover studies published in English from the inception of each database to the present date. The reference lists of all included reports and articles will be hand?searched for additional results. Two independent reviewerswill screen titles and abstracts for assessment against the eligibility criteria. Data will be extracted and presented in tabular form and a narrative summary that aligns with the review's aim. Ethics and dissemination: It is anticipated that the findings of this scoping review will be made available in peer-reviewed publications and also in plain language formats to ensure accessibility to a wide range of audiences. Ethics will not be required for this scoping review. Keywords: Social participation, community-dwelling older adults, factors affecting social participation
Publication date: 01/03/2026

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.3.9806