The effectiveness of interventions in the built environment for improving health by addressing fear of crime

Marzbali, Massoomeh Hedayati; Abdullah, Aldrin; Tilaki, Mohammad Javad Maghsoodi

doi:10.1016/j.ijlcj.2015.12.002

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“…The results further indicates that individuals who perceived high fear of crime in the residential environment, reported their personal health lower than those reported low fear of crime. This is consistent with the findings of other studies (Chandola, 2001;Hedayati-Marzbali et al, 2016a). It was also hypothesised that when residents perceive themselves in an untended area, local control fails and fear of crime increases.…”

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“…This variable was derived from the question: in your everyday life, how worried are you about the following situations? The items were: (1) getting burglarised; (2) yourself or someone in your family getting assaulted; (3) having your car stolen; (4) having things stolen from your car in this neighbourhood; (5) being robbed or mugged on the street; and (6) having your property damaged by vandals (Foster et al, 2010;Hedayati-Marzbali et al, 2016a). The response categories ranged from 1, 'extremely not worried', to 7, 'extremely worried'.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…While there are many factors that can influence personal health, this study focuses on the effects associated with visual signs in the neighbourhood environment. Studies of neighbourhood effects on health outcomes are predominant in Western settings, and are rarely done in developing countries (Hedayati-Marzbali, Abdullah, & Tilaki, 2016a).…”

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The Impact of the Physical Environment on Residents’ Self-Rated Health: A Case Study in Penang, Malaysia

Hedayati¹,

Abdullah²,

Tilaki³

2020

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There is continuous debate on the impact of house quality on residents’ health and well-being. Good living environment improves health, and fear of crime is recognised as a mediator in the relationship between physical environment and health. Since minimal studies have investigated the relationship, this study aims to examine the impact of the house quality on fear of crime and health. A total of 230 households from a residential neighbourhood in Malaysia participated in the study. Using structural equation modelling, the findings indicate that housing quality and fear of crime can account for a proportion of the variance in residents’ self-rated health. However, there is no significant relationship between housing quality and fear of crime. Results also show that fear of crime does not mediate the relationship between housing quality and health. This study suggests that the environment-fear relationship should be re-examined theoretically.

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The Impact of the Physical Environment on Residents’ Self-Rated Health: A Case Study in Penang, Malaysia

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Abdullah²,

Tilaki³

2020

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“…Indeed, flat communities with available and well-maintained footpaths decrease the risk of the resident becoming confined to their dwelling while also promoting physical activity (Giles-Corti et al, 2013;Villanueva et al, 2013). Privacy within the neighbourhood may be enhanced by living on a cul-de-sac street, for example (Hochschild Jr., 2015;Marzbali et al, 2015). Interestingly, while promoting a sense of privacy from through traffic, different types of cul-de-sac designs (i.e., "bulb" versus "dead-end" cul-de-sacs) affect neighbourly connectedness in different ways.…”

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Design principles in housing for people with complex physical and cognitive disability: towards an integrated framework for practice

Wright

Zeeman

Whitty

2016

J Hous and the Built Environ

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Purpose: To develop a research-based environmental framework to guide the design and construction of suitable residential dwellings for individuals with complex disability. An environmental approach to housing design and development recognises that there are physical, psychological and social components relating to housing design, dwelling location and the neighbourhood context, and that these elements interact to affect the physical, psychological, and social wellness of individuals.Principle results: Following theoretical review and synthesis, a comprehensive set of design features that are conducive to residents' wellness and quality of life are described. It is clear that housing design and development for people with complex disability ought to consider the physical, social, natural, symbolic, and care environment in relation to housing design, dwelling location, and the neighbourhood context for improved housing outcomes.Major conclusions: An integrated housing design and development framework is presented.It is hoped this practical matrix/evaluative tool will inform future inclusive housing design and development decisions in Australia and internationally. The application of this framework is especially relevant to political climates striving to achieve design innovation to increase housing choice for people with complex disability.

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“…Our primary interest here is the influence of community design on social cohesion in an urban neighbourhood in Malaysia. One of the pathways through which aspects of the built environment might affect residents' health and safety is neighbourhood layout (Hedayati Marzbali et al, 2016;Ziegler, 2007). This is an interesting realisation of the urban planners that the design of the built environment plays a significant role in human behaviour.…”

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Does Permeability Promote Social Cohesion

Abdullah

Marzbali

Tilaki

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Understanding environmental conditions of neighbourhoods can play a critical role in maintaining social interactions among residents. This research is carried out to assess the effect of street permeability on the degree of social cohesion among residents in a residential neighbourhood in Penang, Malaysia. A total of 250 households participated in the study. The findings indicate that permeability can account for a significant proportion of the variance in residents' social cohesion. Residents living in less permeable streets are more likely to have a high social cohesion with their neighbours. The results further support the defensible space concept which advocates closed streets.

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The effectiveness of interventions in the built environment for improving health by addressing fear of crime

Cited by 29 publications

References 52 publications

The Impact of the Physical Environment on Residents’ Self-Rated Health: A Case Study in Penang, Malaysia

The Impact of the Physical Environment on Residents’ Self-Rated Health: A Case Study in Penang, Malaysia

Design principles in housing for people with complex physical and cognitive disability: towards an integrated framework for practice

Does Permeability Promote Social Cohesion

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