Measuring use patterns among Malaysian neighbourhood parks users

Abdul Malek, Nurhayati (2011) Measuring use patterns among Malaysian neighbourhood parks users. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, 1 (2). pp. 37-60. ISSN 2231-9514

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Abstract

This study validates the use pattern scales of park users' for Neighbourhood Parks context in Malaysian residential area. Samples of 414 daily park users in two neighbourhood parks in the Klang Valley area were achieved. The measures on use pattem were developed using three use pattern scales which are activities, passive activity and active activity. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were used to validate the instrument. Results showed good-fit indices on each construct confirming the theory behind each and every items used in the study. Despite several reduction on the items, the CFA on use pattem yield a good intemal consistencies making it suitable for it's use in the research design as well as future research focusing in measuring the use pattem aspect of neighbourhood green.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3864/29603
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Use Pattern; Neighbourhood Park; Neighbourhood Green Open Spaces; Confirmatory Factor Analysis.
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure
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:	22 Jan 2014 13:39
Last Modified:	22 Jan 2014 13:39
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/29603

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