Assessment of user happiness in campus open spaces

Farag, Alshimaa A.; Badawi, Samaa; Doheim, Rahma M.

doi:10.32891/jps.v4i1.566

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“…Mind map analysis was employed to study students' emotional experience in green open spaces on the university campus to identify memorable areas. This study, as a single case study, was conducted at the campus of Effat University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and according to their responses, access to green areas is the most important factor in promoting happiness [17].…”

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The Impact of Green-Blue Infrastructure on Enhancing Cities Happiness Indicators - A Comparative Study

Alhadedy,

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2024

IJSDP

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Many countries have shown interest in the happiness of societies due to its significant importance to citizens. This interest has been reflected through important indicators aimed at enhancing urban happiness, including economic factors such as per capita GDP, healthcare and educational services, as well as environmental factors. The research aims to explore one aspect of the reasons for the decline in the classification of Iraqi cities in the World Happiness Index. Green spaces have been the primary focus of studies in improving urban happiness, along with blue spaces. Due to instability, Iraq has experienced a decline in the ranking of its cities globally. The research utilized the NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) and NDWI (Normalized Difference Water Index) calculated using the Copernicus Open Access Hub, Sentinel2L1C. The study compared the reality of Iraqi cities (Mosul, Baghdad, Basra, and Najaf) with the two happiest cities in the world according to international happiness reports for 2023: Aarhus in Denmark ranked first and Amsterdam in the Netherlands ranked second. Data analysis was conducted using Land Viewer|EOS to extract the proportions of green and blue spaces for each city. The results indicated that green spaces in Iraqi cities were limited, with little attention paid to blue spaces or their preservation, resulting in their scarcity compared to Aarhus and Amsterdam. This has contributed to Iraqi cities lagging in their classification as happy cities.

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The Impact of Green-Blue Infrastructure on Enhancing Cities Happiness Indicators - A Comparative Study

Alhadedy,

Alomary

2024

IJSDP

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“…[3] Setting and design of open spaces. [6] Physical environment that encourages learning and development (use of various design attributes). [7] Use of bicycle, walkability.…”

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“…Previous studies have considered the attractive features of university open spaces in terms of student needs, with a focus on the physical features of the open spaces [3,6,7,9]. From the point of view of the students, social and interaction activities during break times are the primary functions of the open spaces.…”

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“…An outdoor open space is defined as a space with an unroofed structure, formed largely by the relationship between a human and his perception of the space and its relationship with nature [3,5]. Therefore, positive perceptions of the outdoor space are important, with emphasis on the impact of the design and the organisation of the space [6].…”

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Towards Meaningful University Space: Perceptions of the Quality of Open Spaces for Students

2021

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This study investigated students’ attitudes towards the use of outdoor open space in universities, identifying the most comfortable conditions and favourable factors, including urban layout, physical features, and outdoor thermal conditions, as well as the students’ needs and behaviour. A quasi-experiment was used to assess the quality of the outdoor spaces. Three outdoor open spaces on the university’s campus were used for the case study. A spatial analysis employing space syntax was used to determine the integration, agent, and connection factors. For the microclimate conditions, simulations were conducted. The students’ actions were recorded, and a questionnaire concerning their preferences was disseminated. According to the respondents, the key advantages of campus open spaces are that they provide places in which to socialise and rest and to pass by. The data revealed a correlation between microclimate conditions and the use of outdoor spaces. However, the students use outdoor venues even in unfavourable microclimates. The visual factor and spatial configuration of the site have a significant impact on the use of open spaces; hence, visibility is an important feature in campus layouts. This study established a baseline of data to integrate social and contextual factors for the creation of meaningful spaces in universities.

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“…Open spaces on campus (referred to as OSoC in this paper) serve a large and wide role as a social space, (outdoor) educational space, shared amenity between schools, and connection between the school and the public [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]. Beyond OSoC’s function as a social setting, research that uses a mixed method of cognitive maps and questionnaires suggests that a well-designed OSoC (e.g., with seating arrangements, vegetation, and thermal comfort) can induce social interactions that lead to an increase in users’ level of happiness and that help shape students’ lives at universities [ 4 , 5 ]. Research by Hanan in 2013 emphasized the current trend in university campuses where students’ learning activities have also shifted to outdoor spaces, resulting in the formation of a strong sense of place and strong attachment to the school [ 6 ].…”

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A Spatial Adaptation Strategy for Safe Campus Open Spaces during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Korea University

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Lee

2022

IJERPH

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Open spaces on campus offer various opportunities for students. However, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has affected students’ comfort when occupying open spaces on campus. The purpose of this study is to investigate possible spatial adaptation strategies for safe campus open spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. For this research, a case study was conducted using a mixed methodology with behavioral mapping that investigated students’ perceptions at Korea University, Seoul, Korea. A qualitative approach was first conducted with behavioral mapping; the results show that despite some behavioral and spatial changes, people still occupy open spaces on campus for various meaningful activities. A quantitative approach with structural equation modeling (SEM) was also conducted to understand the required spatial modifications to improve the safety of open spaces on campus. The positive correlation between (i) social distancing measures, (ii) health protocols, and (iii) accessibility and occupational comfort with (iv) individuals’ fear of COVID-19 as a positive moderation are the four hypotheses proposed in this study. The results suggest that social distancing measures have no correlation with occupational comfort, while accessibility has the largest positive correlation. Suggestions are presented for providing accessible and equally distributed open spaces on campus to avoid overcrowding. Spatial health protocols are also found to positively correlate with occupational comfort, and the perception of the severity of COVID-19 strengthens this correlation. Tangible physical measures to prevent the spread of the virus are necessary to improve students’ sense of comfort and safety in open spaces on campus.

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Assessment of user happiness in campus open spaces

Cited by 11 publications

References 35 publications

The Impact of Green-Blue Infrastructure on Enhancing Cities Happiness Indicators - A Comparative Study

The Impact of Green-Blue Infrastructure on Enhancing Cities Happiness Indicators - A Comparative Study

Towards Meaningful University Space: Perceptions of the Quality of Open Spaces for Students

A Spatial Adaptation Strategy for Safe Campus Open Spaces during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Case of Korea University

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