Preference of Urban Park Characteristics in Malaysia by Individual’s with Mental Health Problem
Abstract
Numerous examples from western countries indicate that the eight perceived sensory dimensions which are serene, nature, rich in species, space, prospect, refuge, social and culture can be used as a reliable tool for evaluating and planning urban green space, but it is unknown whether this is applicable to Malaysia. Thus, this study is to assesses the preference of park characteristics by the urban park user with different mental health levels. This study uses quantitative method by using a questionnaire given to the visitors (n=382) of the Perdana Botanical Park and Titiwangsa Lake Park in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. The findings demonstrated that serene, nature, rich in species, space, prospect, refuge, social and culture were strongly desired by the individuals with different mental health level. The findings can help landscape architects and urban planners argue for the creation of urban parks with different mental health level as a resource for enhancing people's quality of life and enabling inclusive policy-making.
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Chee, A., Lee, K., Jordan, H. C., Horsley, J., Lee, A. C. K., Jordan, H. C., & Horsley, J. (2015). Value of urban green spaces in promoting healthy living and wellbeing: Prospects for planning. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, 8, 131–137.
Chiesura, A. (2004). The role of urban parks for the sustainable city. Landscape and Urban Planning, 68(1), 129–138.
Deng, L., Li, X., Luo, H., Fu, E.-K., Ma, J., Sun, L.-X., Huang, Z., Cai, S.-Z., & Jia, Y. (2020). Empirical study of landscape types, landscape elements and landscape components of the urban park promoting physiological and psychological restoration. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 48.
Dzhambov, A. M. (2018). Residential green and blue space associated with better mental health: A pilot follow-up study in university students. Arhiv Za Higijenu Rada i Toksikologiju, 69(4), 340–349.
Gao, T., Song, R., Zhu, L., & Qiu, L. (2019). What characteristics of urban green spaces and recreational activities do self-reported stressed individuals like? A case study of Baoji, China. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(8).
Grahn, P., & Stigsdotter, U. K. (2010). The relation between perceived sensory dimensions of urban green space and stress restoration. Landscape and Urban Planning, 94(3), 264–275.
Grassini, S., Revonsuo, A., Castellotti, S., Petrizzo, I., Benedetti, V., & Koivisto, M. (2019). Processing of natural scenery is associated with lower attentional and cognitive load compared with urban ones. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 62, 1–11.
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Karlsson, U., & Grahn, P. (2011). Urban Forestry & Urban Greening Stressed individuals ’ preferences for activities and environmental characteristics in green spaces. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 10(4), 295–304.
Kim, D., & Jin, J. (2018). Landscape and Urban Planning Does happiness data say urban parks are worth it ? Landscape and Urban Planning, 178(October 2017), 1–11.
Konijnendijk, C. C., Annerstedt, M., Nielsen, A. B., & Maruthaveeran, S. (2013). Benefits of Urban Parks - A systematic review. International Federation of Parks and Recreation Administration, January, 1–68.
Malaysian Healthcare Performance Unit, Malaysian Mental Healthcare Performance:Technical report 2016, Ministry of Health Malaysia: Putrajaya. p. 1-67.
Mehdi Rakhshandehroo , Mohd Johari Mohd Yusof , Roozbeh Arabi , Mohammad Parva, A. N. (2017). The environmental benefits of urban open green spaces. ALAM CIPTA : International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, 10(1), 10–16.
Neilson, B., Nguyen, T., Bukowski, A., & Klein, M. (2017). Are all types of natural environments created equal? A comparison of different elements in nature for improving restoration in work environments. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 2017-Octob(2010), 1247–1251.
Nielsen, T. S., & Hansen, K. B. (2007). Do green areas affect health? Results from a Danish survey on the use of green areas and health indicators. Health & Place, 13(4), 839–850.
Nor Akmar, A. A., & Aziz, N. A. A. (2012). Green space use and management in Malaysia. In Forest & Landscape Research (Issue 51).
Nordh, H., Østby, K., & Ostby, K. (2013). Pocket parks for people - A study of park design and use. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 12(1), 12–17.
Pálsdóttir, A. M., Stigsdotter, U. K., Persson, D., Thorpert, P., & Grahn, P. (2018). The qualities of natural environments that support the rehabilitation process of individuals with stress-related mental disorder in nature-based rehabilitation. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 29(December 2017), 312–321.
Payne, S. R., Nordh, H., & Hassan, R. (2020). Are urban park soundscapes restorative or annoying? Euronoise 2015, 823–827.
Peschardt, K. K., & Stigsdotter, U. K. (2013). Associations between park characteristics and perceived restorativeness of small public urban green spaces. Landscape and Urban Planning, 112(1), 26–39.
Romanillos, T., Maneja, R., Varga, D., Badiella, L., & Boada, M. (2018). Protected natural areas: In sickness and in health. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(10).
Scopelliti, M., & Vittoria Giuliani, M. (2004). Choosing restorative environments across the lifespan: A matter of place experience. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 24(4), 423–437.
Stigsdotter, U. K., Corazon, S. S., Sidenius, U., Refshauge, A. D., & Grahn, P. (2017). Forest design for mental health promotion—Using perceived sensory dimensions to elicit restorative responses. Landscape and Urban Planning, 160, 1–15.
Subramaniam, S. (2016). National Health and morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2015.
Suhardi Maulan. (2015). Preferences for usability at Taman Tasik Seremban, Malaysia. ALAM CIPTA : International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, 8(1), 28–33.
Toftager, K.-J., Toftager, M., Ekholm, O., Schipperijn, J., Stigsdotter, U., Bentsen, P., Grønbaek, M., Randrup, T. B., & Kamper-Jørgensen, F. (2011). Distance to Green Space and Physical Activity: A Danish National Representative Survey. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 8, 741–749.
Ulrich, R. S. (1979). Visual Landscapes and Psychological Weil-Being. Landscape Research, 4(1), 17–23.
Villagra-Islas, P., & Alves, S. (2016). Open space and their attributes, uses and restorative qualities in an earthquake emergency scenario: The case of Concepción, Chile. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 19, 56–67.
Wang, X., Rodiek, S., Wu, C., Chen, Y., & Li, Y. (2016). Stress recovery and restorative effects of viewing different urban park scenes in Shanghai, China. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 15, 112–122.
Website
Nk, K. (2020, May 18). NHMS 2015. https://iku.gov.my/nhms-2015
Published
2023-10-01
How to Cite
MOHD SHOBRI, Nor Izana; MD SAMAN, Nor Hisham; ABDUL RAHMAN, Norhafizah.
Preference of Urban Park Characteristics in Malaysia by Individual’s with Mental Health Problem.
International Journal of Business and Technology Management, [S.l.], v. 5, n. S3, p. 226-234, oct. 2023.
ISSN 2682-7646.
Available at: <https://myjms.mohe.gov.my/index.php/ijbtm/article/view/24159>. Date accessed: 06 dec. 2023.
