Factor Analysis of Built Environment Design and Management of Residential Communities for Enhancing the Wellbeing of Elderly People

Ruengtam, Porntip

doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.256

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“…(2020) concluded that social vulnerability harmed ULQ, while Maclean and Salama (2019) found that cultural heritage sites were important for enhancing ULQ. They suggested that urban planners prioritize the creation of cultural amenities to improve ULQ. Other Factors: Additionally, some studies have examined the impact of other factors on ULQ, including housing (Khaef and Zebardast, 2016; Pan et al ., 2018; Ruengtam, 2017), health (Barreira et al ., 2021; Patil and Sharma, 2022), smart city technologies (Adhikari and Roy, 2021; Al-Qawasmi et al ., 2021; Foguesatto et al ., 2022) and safety and security (Alsaid, 2015; Mamuye and Gotu, 2015). In conclusion, ULQ and urban spaces are important topics extensively studied in recent years.…”

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“…Other Factors: Additionally, some studies have examined the impact of other factors on ULQ, including housing (Khaef and Zebardast, 2016; Pan et al ., 2018; Ruengtam, 2017), health (Barreira et al ., 2021; Patil and Sharma, 2022), smart city technologies (Adhikari and Roy, 2021; Al-Qawasmi et al ., 2021; Foguesatto et al ., 2022) and safety and security (Alsaid, 2015; Mamuye and Gotu, 2015). In conclusion, ULQ and urban spaces are important topics extensively studied in recent years.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Urban residents' attitudes towards the impact of public spaces on urban life quality: the case of Adana

ÇİLEK

Altunkasa

Uslu

2023

OHI

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PurposePublic spaces, which offer opportunities for social, cultural and recreational activities, enhance urban life quality (ULQ). Thus, this study aims to investigate the impact of public spaces and physical-environmental criteria affecting the usability of ULQ in Adana city, Turkey.Design/methodology/approachThe study method consists of three stages. Firstly, public spaces and physical-environmental criteria that can be effective in ULQ were determined. Secondly, the effect of the determining criteria on ULQ was evaluated through a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire (1 = very negative, 5 = very positive). The survey was conducted with 601 people in the four central districts of Adana, including Çukurova, Seyhan, Sariçam and Yüregir. Participants evaluated ULQ for both the residence district and Adana city. Lastly, factors affecting ULQ were determined using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). In addition, MANOVA was used to determine the changes in factors according to socio-demographic characteristics.FindingsBased on the EFA, the results show that the criteria affecting the ULQ are grouped into four factors, including (1) open spaces, (2) cultural, sports and recreation, (3) environmental and (4) transportation. In evaluating these factors, while gender does not affect the perception of ULQ, residence districts show a statistically significant difference in the perception of ULQ. Cultural and transportation factors show statistical differences according to education and age.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has a limitation in that it relies solely on the quantitative perceptions of residents with varying demographics, such as age, gender and educational level, to evaluate public spaces and physical environment criteria. While these perspectives are valuable, they may not necessarily reflect the qualitative reality of the urban environment. Therefore, future studies combining quantitative and qualitative data could provide a more comprehensive understanding of the factors affecting ULQ in urban areas.Social implicationsThe implementation of the survey showed the subjective perception of ULQ in Adana city. Urban green spaces, including cultural, sports and recreational areas, should be improved in areas with insufficient facilities that affect the quality of urban life. Additionally, the impact of climate conditions on the quality of life should be taken into account when designing the city to ensure maximum utilization of public spaces. Furthermore, safe cycling transportation networks should be developed.Originality/valueThe novelty of this study lies in its unique approach to investigating the effects of public spaces and physical environmental criteria on ULQ based on combining residents' perceptions, literature review and data analysis. The study provides a valuable perspective often overlooked in urban planning research, especially in developing countries like Turkey. Additionally, the study's findings can inform the development of strategies to enhance ULQ.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Urban residents' attitudes towards the impact of public spaces on urban life quality: the case of Adana

ÇİLEK

Altunkasa

Uslu

2023

OHI

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“…The literature on well-being is extensive, dating back over 40 years and has largely been addressed through various aspects of happiness, quality of life, and life satisfaction ( Campbell, Converse, & Rodgers, 1976 ). While research on well-being can be explored from various perspectives, such as family-well-being ( Dunifon et al, 2014 , Johnson and Markowitz, 2018 , Thiyagarajan et al, 2019 ); elderly well-being ( Hamid et al, 2018 , Othman and Fadzil, 2015 , Ruengtam, 2017 ) and child well-being ( Kitsaras et al, 2018 , Mazumder and Davis, 2013 ), majority of these studies are underpinned by the notion of Subjective Well-being (SWB).…”

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Influencing subjective well-being for business and sustainable development using big data and predictive regression analysis

Weerakkody

Sivarajah

Mahroof

et al. 2021

Journal of Business Research

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Business leaders and policymakers within service economies are placing greater emphasis on well-being, given the role of workers in such settings. Whilst people’s well-being can lead to economic growth, it can also have the opposite effect if overlooked. Therefore, enhancing subjective well-being (SWB) is pertinent for all organisations for the sustainable development of an economy. While health conditions were previously deemed the most reliable predictors, the availability of data on people’s personal lifestyles now offers a new dimension into well-being for organisations. Using open data available from the national Annual Population Survey in the UK, which measures SWB, this research uncovered that among several independent variables to predict varying levels of people's perceived well-being, long-term health conditions, one's marital status, and age played a key role in SWB. The proposed model provides the key indicators of measuring SWB for organisations using big data.

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“…Many community-dwelling older adults consider that their physical health is mainly determined by illnesses and injuries, thus facilities related to physical exercises cannot improve their physical health directly and significantly. However, more exercise can improve their individual perceptions of their overall QoL [40]. Facilities related to recreation, such as community libraries and senior centers, provide places where community-dwelling older adults can have fun and enjoy their lives, increasing their personal wellbeing.…”

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Multiple Linear Regression-Structural Equation Modeling Based Development of the Integrated Model of Perceived Neighborhood Environment and Quality of Life of Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in Nanjing, China

Zhang

2019

IJERPH

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Due to the poor functioning in daily living activities, community-dwelling older adults spend more time in their neighborhood environment. The perceived neighborhood environment is crucial to their quality of life (QoL). To explore the complex influences of perceived neighborhood environment on QoL, a questionnaire was designed to measure their perception of each factor of neighborhood environment and each domain of QoL. Based on collected data, the reliability test was applied to revise the questionnaire. Multiple linear regression (MLR) and structural equation modeling (SEM) were adopted to hypothesize and test the integrated model for community-dwelling older adults. The results show that community-dwelling older adults’ perceptions of neighbor support, facilities related to physical exercise and recreation, and accessibility to facilities impact their overall QoL with diverse coefficients of 0.437, 0.312, and 0.295, respectively; neighbor support (0.207) on physical health; sidewalk condition (0.134), natural environment (0.260), and facilities related to daily life (0.165) on psychological health; and neighbor support (0.298), facilities related to daily life (0.206), and design-related safety (0.225) on social relationship. This revealed that perceptions of neighborhood environment have diverse impacts on their QoL. This study can provide targeted retrofit strategies for communities to enhance QoL of community-dwelling older adults efficiently.

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Factor Analysis of Built Environment Design and Management of Residential Communities for Enhancing the Wellbeing of Elderly People

Cited by 16 publications

References 4 publications

Urban residents' attitudes towards the impact of public spaces on urban life quality: the case of Adana

Urban residents' attitudes towards the impact of public spaces on urban life quality: the case of Adana

Influencing subjective well-being for business and sustainable development using big data and predictive regression analysis

Multiple Linear Regression-Structural Equation Modeling Based Development of the Integrated Model of Perceived Neighborhood Environment and Quality of Life of Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in Nanjing, China

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