The making of a quality neighbourhood park: a path model approach

Abdul Malek, Nurhayati and Mariapan, Manohar and Mohd Shariff, Mustafa Kamal (2012) The making of a quality neighbourhood park: a path model approach. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 49. pp. 202-214. ISSN 1877-0428

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Abstract

The fundamental focus of this study is to gain an increasing understanding on how people interpret their leisure and recreational outdoor activities in neighbourhood parks. This paper explores and expended the attributes or construct from past literature findings in the area of use pattern, needs and preferences study towards neighbourhood parks by using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Technique. The model should help to evaluate quality aspects in neighbourhood parks. This paper offers knowledge contribution to the body of literature for future research in the field of Landscape Architecture as well as Park and Recreation Management.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3864/28613
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Quality Neighbourhood Park; use pattern, needs; preferences; Structural Equation Modeling
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > HT101 Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Landscape Architecture
Depositing User:	Dr. Nurhayati Abdul Malek
Date Deposited:	17 Jan 2013 13:48
Last Modified:	13 Feb 2013 18:58
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/28613

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