@article{article_1359773, title={Investigating the Contribution of Socio- Physical Structure of Neighborhoods on Residents’ Sense of Attachment}, journal={PLANARCH - Design and Planning Research}, volume={7}, pages={191–202}, year={2023}, DOI={10.5152/Planarch.2023.23121}, url={https://izlik.org/JA26PA75AB}, author={Khaleghımoghaddam, Navid and Arzhangı, Sara and Rajaeıpour, Narges}, keywords={Karaj, neighborhood, place attachment, residential satisfaction, socio-physical structure}, abstract={The progressive increase of the urban population, the construction of residential complexes, and
the fact that more attention is paid to the physical aspects of design than to the social aspects
have consequences such as the alienation of the individual from the place and the reduction of
place attachment. In this respect, place attachment is considered an effective bond that allows
people to establish deep emotional interaction with their living environment. This is a crucial
factor in improving residents’ satisfaction, especially in large cities that experience a high influx
of immigrants. The purpose of this article is to identify the physical and social characteristics
of place attachment and how they contribute to residents’ satisfaction. To achieve the research
objective, a theoretical framework based on place attachment theories was established, and
4 residential neighborhoods in the city of Karaj, Iran, were assessed. Hundred and eighty residents
from 4 major neighborhoods volunteered to participate in the study. For this purpose, a
mixed method was used. The results show that the differences in the degree of place attachment
indicate the influence of social and physical factors. However, compared to the physical
dimension, the social dimension plays a stronger role. Moreover, the results showed that factors
such as social interactions and easy access to amenities directly contribute to residents’ attachment
to their neighborhoods. However, other factors have an indirect effect on attachment, such
as order and maintenance, attitudes toward the neighborhood, and public participation in the
neighborhood.}, number={2}