Individuals' perception of walkability: Results of a conjoint experiment using videos of virtual environments

Liao, Bojing; Berg, Pauline van den; Wesemael, P.J.V. van; Arentze, Theo

doi:10.1016/j.cities.2022.103650

Cited by 36 publications

(23 citation statements)

References 62 publications

(106 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…To assess walking attitude, we used the scale of the following items from Cao et al (2006): “I like walking” and “If possible, I [would] rather walk than drive” [ 55 ], with scores ranging from strongly dislike (1) to strongly like (5). For the affective walking experience, empirical studies have found that four dimensions of emotions are associated with perceived walkability (walking through experience): happiness, comfort, annoyance, and security [ 41 , 43 , 65 , 66 ]. Because the Chinese version of the NEWS-A is the perceived measurement of walkability, we measured the affective walking experience using these four dimensions of emotions.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…On the level of individuals, affective experience is a part of the conceptualization of well-being that is interpreted through the lens of an individual’s perceptions and experiences, which is typically divided into two components: hedonic (satisfaction and positive emotions), and eudemonic (purpose, meaning, or self-actualization) [ 35 , 36 ]. Existing research has found that the characteristics of a neighborhood can contribute to its walkability and have a positive correlation with the affective walking experience [ 34 , 35 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 ]. These neighborhood walkability characteristics include traffic speed and density, pedestrian safety, street connectivity, residential density, land use mix, and greenery [ 34 , 35 , 38 , 43 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Existing research has found that the characteristics of a neighborhood can contribute to its walkability and have a positive correlation with the affective walking experience [ 34 , 35 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 ]. These neighborhood walkability characteristics include traffic speed and density, pedestrian safety, street connectivity, residential density, land use mix, and greenery [ 34 , 35 , 38 , 43 ]. However, less attention has been paid to the relationship between campus walkability and students’ affective walking experiences.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Association between Campus Walkability and Affective Walking Experience, and the Mediating Role of Walking Attitude

Liao

et al. 2022

IJERPH

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The walkability of a neighborhood is important for alleviating transport problems and improving the social and physical wellbeing of residents. However, it is unclear to what extent high walkability contributes to positive attitudes about walking and walking experiences on university campuses. In addition, little is known about the extent and mechanism by which walking attitude influences the affective walking experiences of students. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the relationship between campus walkability and students’ affective walking experience, as well as to explain the role of walking attitude as a mediator of this relationship. To address these issues, data were collected via questionnaires at a Chinese university and analyzed by using the structural equation model. After controlling for personal characteristics, the results indicated that campus walkability had a positive direct and indirect (through walking attitude) association with affective walking experiences. Our findings have proved that walkable campuses are important because they promote positive walking attitudes and walking emotions, which are beneficial to students’ mental health and subjective wellbeing.

show abstract

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Association between Campus Walkability and Affective Walking Experience, and the Mediating Role of Walking Attitude

Liao

et al. 2022

IJERPH

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The first two objectives of the study were the focus of Phase 1 which aimed to determine and classify factors influencing pedestrian performance. A total of 56 factors were initially listed after a thorough review and evaluation of several established and relevant concepts tackling the pedestrian level of service [3,8,18] and walkability [12,19,20]. Cause-and-Effect Analysis was then employed to explore further the underlying causes which affect pedestrian performance.…”

Section: Phase I: Determination and Classification Of Pedestrian Perf...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Existing literature and studies have revealed a wide range of influencing factors when the objective and subjective dimensions of the pedestrian level of service being calculated and perceived are taken into account [12,13]. Apparently, few studies on pedestrian performance analysis have considered dealing with techniques that delineate and condense those numerous factors before developing mathematical models.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Analysis of Pedestrian Performance by Integrating both Quantitative and Qualitative Factors

Meneses

Buluran²

2022

Civ Eng J

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The importance of non-motorized movements, explicitly walking, and its corresponding impact on social, economic, and environmental aspects has always been overlooked due to the convenience brought by motorized vehicles. An automobile-dependent society mirrors the rise and worsening of several transportation problems, such as road-wide traffic congestion, massive fuel consumption, and excessive CO2emissions. In response to these aggravating situations and in support of various national and international calls, the main objective of this study was to extract the significant factors influencing the pedestrian level of service and walkability and to subsequently develop a predictive mathematical model for evaluating pedestrian conditions. Factors influencing the pedestrian level of service and walkability were initially identified through an extensive review and evaluation of existing studies, literature, and other relevant resources. A cause-and-effect analysis was used to develop an Ishikawa Diagram tackling pedestrian performance. The finalized factors were incorporated into the development of the Pedestrian Performance Assessment Questionnaire (PPAQ), which was utilized for data acquisition. Survey responses were then subjected to factor analysis after satisfying several tests for assumptions and suitability to extract the root causes influencing pedestrian performance. The validated root causes were then integrated to form the Pedestrian Performance Audit Tool (PPAT), a tool used in evaluating pedestrian areas in Tarlac City, Philippines. Data was analyzed through ordinal regression analysis to develop the multi-objective pedestrian performance prediction model. Results showed that there are six critical predictors of pedestrian performance unified in the final mathematical model: Pedestrian Space (PS), Official’s Intervention (OI), Ambiance (A), Vibrance (V), Street Vendors (SV), and Trash Bins (TB), and is the most significant contribution of the study. The model's validity was ascertained through a confusion matrix, which resulted in an acceptable rating. The comparison between calculated and perceived values together with the use of odds ratios served as the basis for the interpretation of some of the key results and findings. Finally, recommendations were also presented which can be a basis for the development of sustainable programs and interventions for the improvement of the pedestrian system. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-06-02 Full Text: PDF

show abstract

Pedestrian Safety Perception Analysis at Intersections in Ottawa

Ihssian,

Ismail

2024

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Individuals' perception of walkability: Results of a conjoint experiment using videos of virtual environments

Cited by 36 publications

References 62 publications

Association between Campus Walkability and Affective Walking Experience, and the Mediating Role of Walking Attitude

Association between Campus Walkability and Affective Walking Experience, and the Mediating Role of Walking Attitude

Analysis of Pedestrian Performance by Integrating both Quantitative and Qualitative Factors

Pedestrian Safety Perception Analysis at Intersections in Ottawa

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About