Public Awareness of Accessible Environments and Its Influencing Factors in Underdeveloped Regions of China

Yuke Wu, Jinyu Fan and Huan Li ()
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Yuke Wu: Department of Special Education, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
Jinyu Fan: Department of Special Education, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
Huan Li: Department of Special Education, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China

Disabilities, 2025, vol. 5, issue 4, 1-16

Abstract: The promotion of public awareness regarding accessible environments is crucial for their effective construction and utilization. While there has been extensive research focusing on the physical construction of accessible facilities, the issue of public awareness remains underexplored, especially in underdeveloped regions. This potential lack of awareness could hinder effective use and societal support of accessible environments. The present study explored the current state of public awareness regarding accessible environments and its influencing factors in Urumqi, a provincial capital in an underdeveloped region of China. Through stratified sampling, approximately 80 residents from each of seven districts in this western city were surveyed, resulting in 501 valid questionnaires. The findings indicated that public awareness of accessible environments was moderate, characterized by insufficient understanding of basic concepts and relevant legal policies. The presence of family members with mobility difficulties, personal experience with mobility challenges, and occupational roles were all relevant factors that contributed to differences in public awareness of accessible environments. The study identified two key influencing factors, including public attitudes towards accessible environments and the presence of family members with mobility difficulties. These insights could inform strategies to enhance public awareness of accessible environments. Future research should further explore the underlying mechanisms linking public awareness and its influencing factors.

Keywords: accessible environments; public awareness; influencing factors; public attitude; China (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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