Assessing Women's Satisfaction With The Quality of Public Spaces (Case Study: Golestan Town of Semnan)

Document Type : Research Article (Applied - Development)

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1 Department of urban planning, Faculty of Art and Architecture, University of Guilan

2 Master of Urban Planning, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Gilan University, Gilan, Iran

3 PhD student, Faculty of Architecture and Art, Gilan University, Rasht, Iran

10.22103/jusg.2024.2136

Abstract

Introduction: The presence of different classes, including women, in public spaces requires attention to their different expectations from public spaces in urban planning. Therefore, this research seeks to obtain indicators of women's satisfaction with public spaces in Golestan, Semnan.
Data and Method: The research method is descriptive and analytical and its purpose is practical. Data collection was done based on library and survey studies and the resulting data from the distribution of 370 questionnaires were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and SPSS and AMOS software. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated more than 0.7, which shows the reliability of the questionnaire. Its validity was also confirmed according to experts' opinions.
Results: The findings showed that the criterion of "safety and security" with a regression coefficient of 0.803 has the greatest effect on the satisfaction index of women. On the other hand, the "social" criterion with the regression coefficient value of 0.349 has less effect on the mentioned index. At the lower level, the criteria of "pleasantness and visual appeal", "cleanliness of the environment", "entertainment opportunities", "variety of users", "public supervision", "sensory richness" and "access to services" respectively have the greatest effect on the seven research criteria.
Conclusion: in order to improve women's satisfaction in the studied area, general strategies should be adopted in urban plans and programs with emphasis on increasing safety and security. At the level of local projects and plans, the most focus should be on the cleanliness of the environment, entertainment, etc.

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Journal of Urban Social Geography
Volume 11, Issue 2 - Serial Number 25
December 2024
Pages 165-182

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History

  • Receive Date: 20 March 2024
  • Revise Date: 09 June 2024
  • Accept Date: 22 August 2024

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