THE INFLUENCE OF THE SENSORY STIMULI ASPECTS FOR THE EFFICIENT USE OF URBAN SQUARES IN IRAQ-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

THE INFLUENCE OF THE SENSORY STIMULI ASPECTS FOR THE EFFICIENT USE OF URBAN SQUARES IN IRAQ

Published:2022-07-26 Issue: Volume:20 Page:
ISSN:0128-0945
Container-title:PLANNING MALAYSIA
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Author:

Ali Omar Hussein,Ja’afar Nor Haslina,Harun Nor Zalina,Mat Sulaiman Mohd Khairul Azhar

Abstract

This study aims to examine the impact of user sensory stimuli aspects (comfort, passive and active engagements, relaxation, and discovery) on the efficient use of urban squares in Erbil, Iraq, through public interaction. A questionnaire survey (298 respondents) was employed to collect users’ opinions and was validated through expert interviews (13 interviewees) and field observations. PLS-SEM was used as the research method in this study to analyse the influence structure of the 298 respondents. The predicted model of the research can contribute to the body of knowledge among academics and practitioners. Findings revealed that the aspects of sensory stimuli have a significant influence on the efficient use of urban squares. For the efficient use of urban squares, comfort showed the greatest influence on social interaction.

Publisher

Malaysian Institute of Planners

Subject

Urban Studies,Geography, Planning and Development

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