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Etehadi N, Mirzaee R, Shahbazi Y, Heidari A, Asadi N, Mohamadi M. The Impact of Windows on the Mental Health of Users: A Case Study of the Elderly in Sistan. CIAUJ 2023; 8 (2) :1-18
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1- Department of Art and Architecture, Birjand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Birjand, Iran
2- Department of Art and Architecture, Birjand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Birjand, Iran ,mirzaeireza@iaubir.ac.ir
3- Department of Architecture and Urbanism, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran
4- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
5- Department of the Built Environment, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands
2- Department of Art and Architecture, Birjand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Birjand, Iran ,
3- Department of Architecture and Urbanism, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran
4- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
5- Department of the Built Environment, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Abstract: (683 Views)
More than 90% of people's lives unfold within the confines of buildings, underscoring the pivotal role of house design quality in the health and well-being of its inhabitants. Research indicates that features like adequate daylight, proper ventilation, and desirable views in housing design can simultaneously bolster mental and physical health. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health holistically as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." Studies in health-related fields underscore the crucial role that windows play in buildings. For the elderly, windows can serve as a gateway to the world, particularly for those who spend significant time at home. This research focuses on identifying indicators that affect the mental health of older individuals and examining how windows can contribute to enhancing their mental health in the Sistan region. The research methodology involved a comprehensive review of texts and articles, alongside the design of a questionnaire, which was developed using the Laoche method based on expert opinions. The reliability of the questionnaire was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha method. Subsequently, analyses were conducted using the SECA analysis, a multi-objective nonlinear programming model. The research findings reveal that among all components involved in window design affecting the mental health improvement of older individuals in the Sistan region, the view and landscape exert the most significant influence, while window shape has a lesser impact. Regarding indicators of mental health among older adults in the Sistan region, communication with the outside environment emerges as pivotal, while peace holds relatively less importance.
Type of Study: Original Article |
Subject:
Identifying the way of life based on the three components of the body, lifestyle and concepts - meanings
Received: 2023/10/3 | Accepted: 2023/12/17 | ePublished: 2023/12/29
Received: 2023/10/3 | Accepted: 2023/12/17 | ePublished: 2023/12/29
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