Perceived Socioenvironmental Determinants of Neighborhood Attachment: Empirical Evidence among Children in the Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaSource: Journal of Urban Planning and Development:;2025:;Volume ( 151 ):;issue: 001::page 04024071-1Author:Muhammad Ahmad Al-Rashid
DOI: 10.1061/JUPDDM.UPENG-5423Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Perceived neighborhood characteristics are linked to individual well-being and quality of life. However, it is still unclear how neighborhood walkability and the social environment influence place attachment among children, particularly in the Saudi context. Therefore, this study addresses this research gap and offers novel theoretical and practical insights. The study aims to assess how perceived neighborhood walkability impacts place attachment among children. Moreover, it investigates whether the perceived neighborhood social environment mediates this association. Data are collected from 152 children (aged 10–19) in the Al-Falah neighborhood of Riyadh Metropolitan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Partial least squares (PLS) structural equation modeling is estimated on the sampled data using Smart PLS 3. The results indicate that perceived neighborhood walkability positively influences place attachment directly and indirectly through the neighborhood social environment. The findings further suggest that addressing physical accessibility issues could generate positive experiences and promote independent walkability among children, which will also help strengthen their neighborhood attachment. The research outcomes benefit policymakers and decision makers in developing child-sensitive and accessible urban neighborhoods.
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contributor author | Muhammad Ahmad Al-Rashid | |
date accessioned | 2025-04-20T10:37:12Z | |
date available | 2025-04-20T10:37:12Z | |
date copyright | 10/28/2024 12:00:00 AM | |
date issued | 2025 | |
identifier other | JUPDDM.UPENG-5423.pdf | |
identifier uri | http://yetl.yabesh.ir/yetl1/handle/yetl/4305078 | |
description abstract | Perceived neighborhood characteristics are linked to individual well-being and quality of life. However, it is still unclear how neighborhood walkability and the social environment influence place attachment among children, particularly in the Saudi context. Therefore, this study addresses this research gap and offers novel theoretical and practical insights. The study aims to assess how perceived neighborhood walkability impacts place attachment among children. Moreover, it investigates whether the perceived neighborhood social environment mediates this association. Data are collected from 152 children (aged 10–19) in the Al-Falah neighborhood of Riyadh Metropolitan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Partial least squares (PLS) structural equation modeling is estimated on the sampled data using Smart PLS 3. The results indicate that perceived neighborhood walkability positively influences place attachment directly and indirectly through the neighborhood social environment. The findings further suggest that addressing physical accessibility issues could generate positive experiences and promote independent walkability among children, which will also help strengthen their neighborhood attachment. The research outcomes benefit policymakers and decision makers in developing child-sensitive and accessible urban neighborhoods. | |
publisher | American Society of Civil Engineers | |
title | Perceived Socioenvironmental Determinants of Neighborhood Attachment: Empirical Evidence among Children in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | |
type | Journal Article | |
journal volume | 151 | |
journal issue | 1 | |
journal title | Journal of Urban Planning and Development | |
identifier doi | 10.1061/JUPDDM.UPENG-5423 | |
journal fristpage | 04024071-1 | |
journal lastpage | 04024071-9 | |
page | 9 | |
tree | Journal of Urban Planning and Development:;2025:;Volume ( 151 ):;issue: 001 | |
contenttype | Fulltext |