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題名 Aging-in-Place Attachment Among Older Adults in Macau’s High-Density Community Spaces: A Multi-Dimensional Empirical Study
作者 孫振義
Sun, Chen-Yi;Lai, Hongzhan;Lau, Stephen Siu Yu;Su, Yuan
貢獻者 地政系
關鍵詞 place attachment; urban environment; public space; social participation; built environment
日期 2025-07
上傳時間 21-Aug-2025 09:34:00 (UTC+8)
摘要 This study explores key factors influencing Aging-in-Place Attachment (AiPA) among older adults in Macau’s high-density community spaces, emphasizing interactions between the built environment, behavior, and psychology. A multidimensional framework evaluates environmental, behavioral, human-factor, and psychological contributions. A mixed-methods, multisource approach was employed. This study measured spatial characteristics of nine public spaces, conducted systematic behavioral observations, and collected questionnaire data on place attachment and aging intentions. Eye-tracking and galvanic skin response (GSR) captured visual attention and emotional arousal. Hierarchical regression analysis tested the explanatory power of each variable group, supplemented by semi-structured interviews for qualitative depth. The results showed that the physical environment had a limited direct impact but served as a critical foundation. Behavioral variables increased explanatory power (~15%), emphasizing community engagement. Human-factor data added ~4%, indicating that sensory and habitual interactions strengthen bonds. Psychological factors contributed most (~59%), confirming AiPA as a multidimensional construct shaped primarily by emotional and social connections, supported by physical and behavioral contexts. In Macau’s dense urban context, older adults’ desire to age in place is mainly driven by emotional connection and social participation, with spatial design serving as an enabler. Effective age-friendly strategies must extend beyond infrastructure upgrades to cultivate belonging and interaction. This study advances environmental gerontology and architecture theory by explaining the mechanisms of attachment in later life. Future work should explore how physical spaces foster psychological well-being and examine emerging factors such as digital and intergenerational engagement.
關聯 World, Vol.6, No.3, 101
資料類型 article
DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/world6030101
dc.contributor 地政系
dc.creator (作者) 孫振義
dc.creator (作者) Sun, Chen-Yi;Lai, Hongzhan;Lau, Stephen Siu Yu;Su, Yuan
dc.date (日期) 2025-07
dc.date.accessioned 21-Aug-2025 09:34:00 (UTC+8)-
dc.date.available 21-Aug-2025 09:34:00 (UTC+8)-
dc.date.issued (上傳時間) 21-Aug-2025 09:34:00 (UTC+8)-
dc.identifier.uri (URI) https://nccur.lib.nccu.edu.tw/handle/140.119/158875-
dc.description.abstract (摘要) This study explores key factors influencing Aging-in-Place Attachment (AiPA) among older adults in Macau’s high-density community spaces, emphasizing interactions between the built environment, behavior, and psychology. A multidimensional framework evaluates environmental, behavioral, human-factor, and psychological contributions. A mixed-methods, multisource approach was employed. This study measured spatial characteristics of nine public spaces, conducted systematic behavioral observations, and collected questionnaire data on place attachment and aging intentions. Eye-tracking and galvanic skin response (GSR) captured visual attention and emotional arousal. Hierarchical regression analysis tested the explanatory power of each variable group, supplemented by semi-structured interviews for qualitative depth. The results showed that the physical environment had a limited direct impact but served as a critical foundation. Behavioral variables increased explanatory power (~15%), emphasizing community engagement. Human-factor data added ~4%, indicating that sensory and habitual interactions strengthen bonds. Psychological factors contributed most (~59%), confirming AiPA as a multidimensional construct shaped primarily by emotional and social connections, supported by physical and behavioral contexts. In Macau’s dense urban context, older adults’ desire to age in place is mainly driven by emotional connection and social participation, with spatial design serving as an enabler. Effective age-friendly strategies must extend beyond infrastructure upgrades to cultivate belonging and interaction. This study advances environmental gerontology and architecture theory by explaining the mechanisms of attachment in later life. Future work should explore how physical spaces foster psychological well-being and examine emerging factors such as digital and intergenerational engagement.
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dc.relation (關聯) World, Vol.6, No.3, 101
dc.subject (關鍵詞) place attachment; urban environment; public space; social participation; built environment
dc.title (題名) Aging-in-Place Attachment Among Older Adults in Macau’s High-Density Community Spaces: A Multi-Dimensional Empirical Study
dc.type (資料類型) article
dc.identifier.doi (DOI) 10.3390/world6030101
dc.doi.uri (DOI) https://doi.org/10.3390/world6030101