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Lahuti Z, Tabaeian S M, Haghighi boroojeni S. Explaining the effectiveness of the physical factor of open space of residential complexes on the mental health of elderlies in Isfahan City. Urban Design Discourse
a Review of Contemporary Litreatures and Theories 2024; 5 (2) :78-96
URL: http://udd.modares.ac.ir/article-40-73686-en.html
a Review of Contemporary Litreatures and Theories 2024; 5 (2) :78-96
URL: http://udd.modares.ac.ir/article-40-73686-en.html
1- PhD student in Architecture, Department of Architecture, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan), Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
2- Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan), Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran ,sm.tabaeian@Khuisf.ac.ir
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan), Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
2- Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan), Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran ,
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan), Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract: (45 Views)
Problem: In a two-way relationship with the surrounding environment, human affects the environment on the one hand and is also under the influence of the environment on the other hand. The quality of the physical environment affects the mental health of individuals, and decreases or increases depression, stress, liveliness, vitality, and other states of individuals.
Objective: This study aims to explain and evaluate the effectiveness of physical factors of open space of residential complexes on the mental health of elderlies.
Method: The method of this study is quantitative, and is among descriptive-analytical studies with correlation type in terms of objective.
Results: Findings indicate a direct and significant relationship between physical components: place desirability, appropriateness with cognitive-perceptual abilities, permeability, geometry, location, and mental health of elderlies. Moreover, all components identified in this study could affect the liveliness, vitality, and mental health of elderlies although the effect levels are different between various studied buildings.
Objective: This study aims to explain and evaluate the effectiveness of physical factors of open space of residential complexes on the mental health of elderlies.
Method: The method of this study is quantitative, and is among descriptive-analytical studies with correlation type in terms of objective.
Results: Findings indicate a direct and significant relationship between physical components: place desirability, appropriateness with cognitive-perceptual abilities, permeability, geometry, location, and mental health of elderlies. Moreover, all components identified in this study could affect the liveliness, vitality, and mental health of elderlies although the effect levels are different between various studied buildings.
Keywords: Physical Factors, Open Space of Residential Complexes. Mental Health of Elderlies, Promotion of Environment Quality
Article Type: Original Research |
Subject:
City and Health
Received: 2024/02/2 | Accepted: 2024/04/29 | Published: 2024/08/31
Received: 2024/02/2 | Accepted: 2024/04/29 | Published: 2024/08/31
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