| Title |
What Should Urban Design Consider to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents of Small and Medium-sized Cities in Regional Provinces？ - Effects of Physical Environmental Cognitive Factors on the Overall Life Satisfaction of Residents in Municipalities, Gyeongsangnam-do |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.38195/judik.2023.08.24.5.87 |
| Keywords |
시군생활만족도; 지역중소도시; 물리환경인식요인; 도시설계개념; 경상남도 Municipal Life Satisfaction; Regional Small and Medium-sized Cities; Physical Environment Cognitive Factors; Urban Design Concept; Gyeongsangnam-do |
| Abstract |
This study aims to determine the effect of residents’ perceptions of the physical environment on their satisfaction with municipal life, while controlling for demographic and socio-economic conditions, as well as municipal characteristics. From this, the study offers specific insights to be addressed in the realm of urban design. The analytical model uses municipal life satisfaction as the dependent variable, with demographic, socio-economic factors, physical environment cognitive factors, and urban characteristics serving as independent variables. Through this analysis, we quantitatively affirm the qualitative findings of previous studies, suggesting that a holistic approach is essential for enhancing the quality of life in cities. Notably, factors such as housing satisfaction, walking satisfaction in residential areas, average monthly household income, and a sense of neighborhood belonging emerged as the primary determinants of municipal life satisfaction. As such, when planning and designing residential complexes, neighborhoods, and living areas, urban designers should prioritize design considerations that profoundly influence residents’ life satisfaction. |