Environmental Attributes, Perceived Well-being, and Social Interaction: A Space Syntax Analysis of Chengdu’s Neighborhood Parks for the Elderly

Wang, Azhar Mat Sulaiman, Mohammad and Abd Samad

Health Leadership and Quality of Life, 2025, vol. 4, 634

Abstract: The rapid urbanization of Chinese cities has intensified the demand for age-friendly public spaces that promote health and social engagement among the elderly. This research investigates the complex relationships among environmental attributes, perceived well-being, and social interaction in Chengdu’s neighborhood parks, using Space Syntax analysis as a core methodological framework. A total of 287 elderly individuals were surveyed across six neighborhood parks, selected to represent varying spatial structures and amenity quality. Environmental configuration was quantified using Space Syntax metrics such as integration, connectivity, and visual accessibility. Simultaneously, structured observations and on-site questionnaires captured data on social interaction patterns and perceived well-being. The data analysis using structural equation modeling (SEM) and statistical methods, including Pearson’s correlation, and multiple regression, was used to assess relationships between spatial configuration, perceived well-being, and social interaction frequency. The results showed strong positive effects of social interaction (β = 0.44) and environmental quality (β = 0.42) on perceived well-being (p

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.56294/hl2025634

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