Well-being age and space

Minucciani, Valeria; Onay, Nilufer Saglar

doi:10.1080/13574809.2019.1667758

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“…Additionally, "exclusive" barrier-free mobility options at the city level (such as ramps and braille signage) improve the quality of life for the elderly/differently-abled. Conversely, hedonic adaptation (tendency of people to return to normal state after the occurrence of an extreme positive/negative event and age cohort effects (higher state of satisfaction due to the lower expectation) can undermine the need for such "exclusive" inclusive features [15]. Thus, the authors further state that instead of focusing on specific facilities for differently-abled and elderly people, encouraging "Universal Mobility" uplifts the inclusiveness of urban space.…”

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Universal Mobility in Old Core Cities of India: People’s Perception

2021

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In this research, users’ perception towards Universal Mobility in old core cities of India has been critically analyzed. Despite Universal Design guidelines from the United Nations and Union Government of India, old cities in India seldom have Universal Mobility, in effect endangering the lifestyle of senior citizens and differently-abled people. The core of Kolkata Municipal Corporation in Kolkata, India, has been considered a case example for this research. This research has considered three types of datasets for analysis. First, the authors interviewed 310 respondents from the Indian design fraternity, with the objective of understanding their opinions on the concept of Universal Design. In the next investigative study of 125 respondents from different wards of Kolkata Municipal Corporation, the purpose was to comprehend people’s perception regarding walkability and mobility in an old Indian city. In the last visual survey of a stretch in Central Kolkata, the focus was on identifying hindrances in Universal Mobility in an old city core of Indian origin. Significant dissatisfaction was found regarding walkability amongst all user groups, which is linked to poor infrastructural conditions. Furthermore, accessing public transportation is difficult due to improper waiting facilities. However, the design fraternity in India suggests the need of separate accessibility guidelines for old and new cities in India. The design fraternity also recommends a customized rating system for accessing Universal Design. The result of this study indicates a need of recognizing the difficulty in imparting Universal Mobility in old core cities in India. This information can be used for preparing an access audit checklist through Architectural Planning, which is the first step in proposing a framework for Universal Mobility in old core cities in India.

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Universal Mobility in Old Core Cities of India: People’s Perception

2021

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Leisure Attitude, Anxiety, and Mental Well-Being in Turkey: The Case of COVID-19

Yurcu

2021

European Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation

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Evidence suggests that individuals’ leisure attitudes affect mental well-being positively and their anxiety negatively. In addition, there is no evidence of which of the dimensions of leisure attitude is more instrumental for mental well-being. A structural model is proposed to examine the effects of individuals’ leisure attitude and anxiety on mental well-being in the COVID-19 process. Data were randomly collected from people staying at home due to the curfew during the COVID-19 process. Model results showed that leisure attitude has a significant positive effect on mental well-being. The behavioural component of leisure attitude dimensions is relatively more effective in affecting well-being than others. Furthermore, anxiety negatively affects mental well-being. The obtained results provided important data regarding the effect of individuals’ leisure time and perception of anxiety on their mental well-being, especially during the pandemic period. In the light of the findings, the limitations and results of the research are discussed.

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Well-Being and the Effect of Age in Interiors

2020

Advances in Media, Entertainment, and the Arts

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This chapter starts from the assumption that understanding of well-being evolves over time (that's during history) and with time (that's in the lifecycle of people). These differences have not been considered with necessary attention until now, and a study carried by the authors is presented here: several interviews performed in different contexts and with differently aged people have shown some differences between young people, adults, and the elderly. In particular, results show that psychological needs change, overcoming functional or aesthetics requirements. Among young people, connection to context is not so important, as their social life is performed in social media more than in real, physical environments. Hierarchies evolve too, showing interesting results. At the same time, cultural context shows several, unexpected differences (e.g., about relation with natural and built context). These results invite one to design interiors as flexible spaces, available to be adapted over time and with time.

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Well-being age and space

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Universal Mobility in Old Core Cities of India: People’s Perception

Universal Mobility in Old Core Cities of India: People’s Perception

Leisure Attitude, Anxiety, and Mental Well-Being in Turkey: The Case of COVID-19

Well-Being and the Effect of Age in Interiors

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