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作者

Soleimani, Maryam;Shushtari, Sahar

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JOURNAL OF HOUSING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT,Vol.volumes-and-issues,Issue39-1,P.

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英文

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摘要

Although many studies have defined the concept of “sense of place” (SOP), only a few have investigated the impact of different behavioral types on the degree of autonomy. Based on the existing literature, behaviors have been categorized along a spectrum ranging from spontaneous to controlled forms. This study aims to examine the effect of three behavioral types, namely autonomous, normative, and controlled, on the SOP in the front yards of homes in Ahwaz city, Iran, using a mixed-method approach. To begin with, the researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with sixteen residents to identify and understand various behavioral types. Subsequently, a survey was administered to 248 participants who owned homes with front yards oriented in the north–south direction. The validation and predictive capability of the structural model were assessed through the R-squares coefficient (0.564), indicating an acceptable fit for the endogenous structures in the model. The findings of this study reveal that autonomous behavior had the most significant impact on shaping the SOP. In contrast, control behaviors, which stem from external or forced stimuli, showed only a marginal effect on the sense of place. Normative behaviors, with a moderate level of control, had a more considerable impact on the SOP, second only to autonomous behavior. Consequently, the results emphasize that factors such as the flexibility and adaptability of individuals in response to situational changes, stemming from voluntary behaviors, significantly contribute to the development of a SOP.