Research on the aging-suitability of community outdoor spaces in Zhengzhou based on the analytic hierarchy process and semantic differential method
BackgroundAs global populations age, the suitability of community outdoor spaces for older adult residents has become a critical urban planning concern. However, comprehensive evaluation methods for assessing these spaces are lacking. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the aging-suitability of c...
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| description | BackgroundAs global populations age, the suitability of community outdoor spaces for older adult residents has become a critical urban planning concern. However, comprehensive evaluation methods for assessing these spaces are lacking. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the aging-suitability of community outdoor spaces in Zhengzhou, China, and provide optimization suggestions for urban planners and policymakers.MethodsAn evaluation index system was established using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP), with aging-suitability as the goal layer. The criteria layer included outdoor behavioral activities, green space configuration, transportation and road systems, and basic service facilities. The semantic differential (SD) method was employed to conduct a comprehensive evaluation among older adult residents in three communities (A, B, and C) in Zhengzhou city.ResultsThe evaluation revealed that older adult residents generally had a favorable assessment of their community spaces’ aging-suitability. Community A received the highest overall rating. Green space configuration and transportation systems emerged as critical factors influencing aging-suitability.ConclusionThe combined AHP-SD approach proved effective in evaluating the aging-suitability of community outdoor spaces. The study identified key areas for improvement in each community, with variations in strengths and weaknesses across the three sites. Implications: Based on the findings, optimization suggestions are proposed in four aspects: enhancing outdoor behavioral activities, improving green space landscapes, refining road transportation systems, and upgrading basic service facilities. These recommendations can guide urban planners and policymakers in creating more age-friendly community environments. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4b609fec701045f28d1dd9152f4101a12024-12-16T14:21:53ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652024-10-011210.3389/fpubh.2024.14521201452120Research on the aging-suitability of community outdoor spaces in Zhengzhou based on the analytic hierarchy process and semantic differential methodChang Gao0Shengnan Wang1Pengpeng Li2Wenbo Jia3Kai Feng4Research Affairs Office, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, ChinaMental Health Service Center, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, ChinaSchool of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, ChinaSchool of Management, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, ChinaAcademic Affairs Office, Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou, ChinaBackgroundAs global populations age, the suitability of community outdoor spaces for older adult residents has become a critical urban planning concern. However, comprehensive evaluation methods for assessing these spaces are lacking. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the aging-suitability of community outdoor spaces in Zhengzhou, China, and provide optimization suggestions for urban planners and policymakers.MethodsAn evaluation index system was established using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP), with aging-suitability as the goal layer. The criteria layer included outdoor behavioral activities, green space configuration, transportation and road systems, and basic service facilities. The semantic differential (SD) method was employed to conduct a comprehensive evaluation among older adult residents in three communities (A, B, and C) in Zhengzhou city.ResultsThe evaluation revealed that older adult residents generally had a favorable assessment of their community spaces’ aging-suitability. Community A received the highest overall rating. Green space configuration and transportation systems emerged as critical factors influencing aging-suitability.ConclusionThe combined AHP-SD approach proved effective in evaluating the aging-suitability of community outdoor spaces. The study identified key areas for improvement in each community, with variations in strengths and weaknesses across the three sites. Implications: Based on the findings, optimization suggestions are proposed in four aspects: enhancing outdoor behavioral activities, improving green space landscapes, refining road transportation systems, and upgrading basic service facilities. These recommendations can guide urban planners and policymakers in creating more age-friendly community environments.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1452120/fullaging-suitabilitycommunity outdoor spacesoutdoor spacesanalytic hierarchy processsemantic differential method |
| spellingShingle | Chang Gao Shengnan Wang Pengpeng Li Wenbo Jia Kai Feng Research on the aging-suitability of community outdoor spaces in Zhengzhou based on the analytic hierarchy process and semantic differential method Frontiers in Public Health aging-suitability community outdoor spaces outdoor spaces analytic hierarchy process semantic differential method |
| title | Research on the aging-suitability of community outdoor spaces in Zhengzhou based on the analytic hierarchy process and semantic differential method |
| title_full | Research on the aging-suitability of community outdoor spaces in Zhengzhou based on the analytic hierarchy process and semantic differential method |
| title_fullStr | Research on the aging-suitability of community outdoor spaces in Zhengzhou based on the analytic hierarchy process and semantic differential method |
| title_full_unstemmed | Research on the aging-suitability of community outdoor spaces in Zhengzhou based on the analytic hierarchy process and semantic differential method |
| title_short | Research on the aging-suitability of community outdoor spaces in Zhengzhou based on the analytic hierarchy process and semantic differential method |
| title_sort | research on the aging suitability of community outdoor spaces in zhengzhou based on the analytic hierarchy process and semantic differential method |
| topic | aging-suitability community outdoor spaces outdoor spaces analytic hierarchy process semantic differential method |
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