scholarly journals Socio-Demographic Factors Influencing the Extent of Residential Green Spaces in Galle City, Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-83
Author(s):  
Buddhini Chathurika Jayasinghe ◽  
G. P. T. S. Hemakumara ◽  
Piyadasa Hewage
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Rapid Decline ◽  
Relative Value ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Residential Garden

Due to increasing urbanization, the distribution of human settlements is changing and this has led to the rapid decline of vegetation cover in cities and townships. Urbanization tends to decrease the proportion of land that is dedicated to public green spaces. Therefore, residential gardens (private gardens) will need to play a major role in contributing to urban green space in future though presently little attention is given to their relative value and importance. Several factors influence the function of residential gardens in an urban area. The main objective of this paper is to evaluate the socio demographic factors that influence the size and presence of residential green spaces in an urban residential zone. As a case study, this research selected a primary residential zone in Galle City, Sri Lanka. Every housing unit (n=280) in a residential zone was surveyed to collect the data for multiple regression analysis. The analysis showed that factors such as land extent (LE), nature orientation (NO), perceptions about advantages of growing residential greenery (PA), perception about disadvantages resulting from residential garden (PDA), occupational status (husband and wife are not occupied) (D1), and their educational level (higher than degree) (D2) significantly affect to the extent of green area maintained by an urban residence. The relationship between extent of residential green space (EGA) and socio demographic factors can be explained by this model: EGA = 0.091 + 0.003LE + 0.060NO + 0.030PA – 0.040PDA + 0.198D1 + 0.240D2.

scholarly journals General and abdominal adiposity in a representative sample of Portuguese adults: dependency of measures and socio-demographic factors’ influence

2015 ◽  
Vol 115 (1) ◽  
pp. 185-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Kowalkowska ◽  
Rui Poínhos ◽  
Bela Franchini ◽  
Cláudia Afonso ◽  
Flora Correia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Representative Sample ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Inverse Association ◽  
Abdominal Adiposity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

AbstractThe aims of this study were: (i) to estimate the dependency between BMI and waist:height ratio (WHtR) as measures of general and abdominal adiposity, and (ii) to evaluate the influence of socio-demographic factors on both measures and on their dependency in risk classification. Data from a cross-sectional study conducted in 2009 among a representative sample of 3529 Portuguese adults were used. Height, weight and waist were measured and socio-demographic data (sex, age, education level, occupational status, marital status, region of residence) were obtained. Using logistic regression, crude and adjusted OR for high general (BMI≥25·0 kg/m2) and abdominal (WHtR≥0·5) adiposity, and for incompatible classification between them, were calculated. Above half (50·8 %) of the respondents had high BMI and 42·1 % had high WHtR, and the rates were higher in men than in women. There was an inverse association between education level and both adiposity measures. The lowest prevalence of high general and abdominal adiposity was observed in students and singles, whereas the highest was found in retired, widowed and respondents from Azores, Madeira and Alentejo. Nearly a quarter of respondents (24·0 %) were incompatibly classified by BMI and WHtR, with higher prevalence in men than in women and in low- than in high-educated people. Future surveys should focus on developing at least sex-specific cut-offs for both measures. Implementation of effective strategies for preventing and reducing high adiposity levels in Portugal should be directed primarily to men, older, low-educated individuals, as well as those living in the islands and poor regions of the country.

The Danish Youth Cohort: Characteristics of participants and non-participants and determinants of attrition

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 648-656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathilde Vinther-Larsen ◽  
Mette Riegels ◽  
Morten Hulvej Rod ◽  
Michaela Schiøtz ◽  
Tine Curtis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Total Income ◽  
Income Loss ◽  
Loss To Follow Up ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Design And Methods

Aims: The aim of this paper is to describe the design and methods used in the Danish Youth Cohort and to give a description of the study participants with special attention to a comparison between participants and non-participants regarding sociodemographic characteristics. Methods: A total of 1,945 schools were invited, out of which 506 participated. The participating 7th grades comprised a total of 12,498 responding adolescents. The response rate for the Danish Youth Cohort established in 2005 was 63%. The sample of 12,498 adolescents represents 18.2% of all pupils (n = 68,764) in the 7th grade (mean age: 13.4 years) in Danish schools in 2005. The cohort was followed up in spring 2006 and spring 2007, where the adolescents were in the 8th (mean age: 14.4 years) and 9th (mean age: 15.3 years) grades, respectively. Results: We found that compared with non-participants the participants were significantly more likely to be girls, to be of Danish ethnicity, and to live in one-family houses. Furthermore, participants more often came from families with two or three children, were more likely to have parents with a high occupational status, parents who were married and parents with a higher total income. Loss to follow-up was only associated with adolescents’ higher probability of drinking and use of tobacco, and none of the other factors were associated with attrition. Conclusions: The participants in the Danish Youth Cohort represent a great variety of different groups of socio-demographic factors, although they differ from non-participants as regards a range of socio-demographic factors. This should be taken into account in future analyses.

scholarly journals Socio-demographic factors and divorce among young married couples - A socio-cultural perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-53
Author(s):  
Anuja Ravindran
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Married Couples ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Married Life ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Divorce leads to many conflicts as women being single at an early age. This study aimed to determine the rate and socio-demographic associations of Divorce in Sri Lanka. A larger range of remarriages have conjointly additional to the increased numbers of marriages per annum. The data were gathered through an in-depth interview method and Questionnaire from 60 divorced young couples, to ignore the data duplication, data were collected from one of the divorced young couples who live in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. The research findings demonstrated that to reverse this trend, elders of the couple recommend and instruct them about the realities of life. Compromises and sacrifices are important aspects that the couple ought to have a secure married life.

scholarly journals Method for Designing Endogenous Runoff Sponge Green Space in the Riverside – A Case Study of the Green Space on the North bank of Yaojiang River in Ningbo

2021 ◽  
Vol 236 ◽  
pp. 04020
Author(s):  
Wang Xiayu ◽  
Wu wei
Keyword(s):  
Urban Space ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Design Strategy ◽  
Landscape Design ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
The North ◽  
North Bank ◽  
New Research

The riverside green space is an important ecologically sensitive area which connecting urban space and the river. The traditional landscape design method to create riverside green space can no longer meet the requirements of the concept of an ecological city. In recent years, the spongy city concept that has emerged in China which has provided new research ideas for the landscape design of riverside green spaces. Based on the characteristics of endogenous runoff type riverside green space, this paper takes the sponge system of the green space on the north bank of the Yaojiang River as the research object, analysed it’s design strategy, and summarizes the design process and method of the sponge system. The purpose is to provide a reference for the design of the sponge system of the endogenous runoff type riverside green space in the future.

Analysis of Landscape Design of Green Space of University Students' Living Area from Environmental Psychology - a Case Study of Chang'an Campus of a University in Xi'an

2011 ◽  
Vol 255-260 ◽  
pp. 1639-1643
Author(s):  
Xin Chen ◽  
Jun Hua Yu
Keyword(s):  
Green Space ◽  
Environmental Psychology ◽  
Landscape Design ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Life Study ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Living Area

The green space of students’ living area is an important part of Chinese university campus. It has a close relationship with students’ daily life, study and amusement. In recent years, as the campus has been being newly-built or rebuilt, green spaces in students’ living area have been greatly improved. However, a survey shows that many students are not satisfied with these green spaces. In order to find out problems existing in landscape design of these green spaces, this paper, from the perspective of environmental psychology, investigated and analyzed students’ behaviors and corresponding psychology in these green spaces by taking Chang’an campus of a university in Xi’an as a case. On this basis, this paper attempts to conclude experiences and lessons in designing green spaces of students’ living area, and hopes to provide some useful references for the design of campus landscape.

scholarly journals Temporal Changes of Per Capita Green Space of Colombo District, Sri Lanka

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Li ◽  
Pgrni Pussella
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Landsat Images ◽  
Gradual Decline ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Harmful Effects ◽  
Ndvi Differencing

Green spaces take part a vital role in reducing the harmful effects occurred through the process of rapid urbanization. This study focuses on evaluating the change of green space and per capita green space in Colombo District, Sri Lanka in between 2008 and 2015 using Landsat images. The NDVI differencing method and classification method were used to detect the change of land cover. According to the results, a gradual decline of green space from 629.1km2 to 591.16km2 with a rate of 6.03% can be depicted. The change is considerable in Kaduwela, Moratuwa and Maharagama DSDs and quite better in the areas such as Avissawella, Homagama and Padukka. The per capita green space has been decreased from 272.361 m2 to 248.811 m2. Though these rates are very well higher than the UN, EU and WHO standards for the district, Colombo DSD do not comply with UN and EU standards. The case would turn into worst in 2025, as the predictions with current rates. Therefore, the study recommends taking immediate actions to make a greener city. Further, a tax system is proposed to get the attraction of the general public.

scholarly journals RETHINKING SOCIABLE GREEN SPACES AMID THE COVID-19 CRISIS: A CASE STUDY OF BATAM, INDONESIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 222
Author(s):  
Carissa Dinar Aguspriyanti
Keyword(s):  
Green Space ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Activity Settings ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
The Social ◽  
Key Issues

Abstract: One of the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 crisis undisputedly is changes in the way people use public spaces including green spaces. Some people despite the social isolation rules still often visit public green spaces to maintain their well-being. This study aimed to rethink how green spaces as a sociable place can be more adaptable to fulfill the new needs of people which have arisen due to the pandemic. Direct-structured observation and semi-structured interviews with purposive sampling were conducted in the park located in Batam, Indonesia. It was revealed that the use of this park as a sociable place has prioritized most on ‘relaxation’ behaviours at one time, followed by ‘affiliation’ and ‘interaction’ behaviours after the pandemic strikes. The ‘affiliation’ activities, nevertheless, were interestingly the top reason for people visiting this park more frequently in a week. The proposed post-pandemic concept of the park as a sociable green space was subsequently conceived around the circulation, furniture, and activity settings with several design strategies as a response to the key issues concerning the social behaviours and health protocol system in this park. Abstrak: Salah satu dampak jangka panjang dari krisis COVID-19 yang tidak terbantahkan adalah perubahan cara orang menggunakan ruang publik termasuk ruang terbuka hijau. Walaupun terdapat aturan isolasi sosial, beberapa orang masih sering mengunjungi ruang terbuka hijau untuk menjaga kesehatan mereka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memikirkan ulang bagaimana ruang terbuka hijau sebagai ruang publik ramah atau tempat bersosialisasi dapat menjadi lebih adaptif untuk memenuhi kebutuhan baru masyarakat yang muncul akibat pandemi. Observasi langsung terstruktur dan wawancara semi terstruktur dengan purposive sampling dilakukan di taman yang terletak di Batam, Indonesia. Studi ini menemukan bahwa penggunaan taman tersebut sebagai ruang publik ramah telah memprioritaskan perilaku 'relaksasi' dalam satu waktu, diikuti oleh perilaku 'afiliasi' dan 'interaksi' setelah pandemi melanda. Namun menariknya, aktivitas yang berkaitan dengan ‘afiliasi’ menjadi alasan utama orang untuk lebih sering mengunjungi taman ini dalam satu minggu. Usulan konsep taman pasca pandemi sebagai ruang terbuka hijau ramah kemudian digagas terkait pengaturan sirkulasi, furnitur, dan aktivitas dengan beberapa strategi desain sebagai respon terhadap isu-isu utama mengenai perilaku sosial dan sistem protokol kesehatan di taman ini.

scholarly journals Green space: A Luxury or a Necessity? Green Spaces in Condominium Sites in Sri Lanka

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Nadeeka Jayaweera ◽  
Supun Rodrigo ◽  
Jeyanthi Nadaraja ◽  
Upendra Rajapaksha ◽  
Chathuri Jayasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Green Spaces

scholarly journals The Contribution of Socio-Demographic Factors to Walking Behavior Considering Destination Types; Case Study: Temuco, Chile

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 479
Author(s):  
Mohammad Paydar ◽  
Asal Kamani Fard
Keyword(s):  
Family Environment ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Walking Behavior ◽  
The People ◽  
Driver's License ◽  
Low Income Families ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The Impact

The improvement of walking contributes to maintain the minimum rate of physical activity and therefore the residents’ public health. This is while the amount of walking in daily transport of inhabitants has significantly decreased during the last decades in Temuco, Chile. In addition, the impact of socio-demographic as well as social factors on the improvement of walking behavior has been paid less attention in previous studies. This study aims to examine the contribution of socio-demographic factors and the active family environment to walking behavior as well as walking level based on three types of destinations in Temuco. The results of “Encuesta Origin Destino” (EOD) in Temuco were used to examine the objectives. It was found that a high percentage of people who walk in Temuco belong to low-income families. Moreover, most of the people who walk, do not have a driver’s license nor private cars in their household. Certain socio-demographic factors such as age, gender, driver’s license, private cars, and access to TV were found to have associations with overall walking behavior as well as walking level depending on three different destination types. Furthermore, the correlation was found between walking behavior and active family environment. These findings were discussed and their implications were addressed as well.

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