Ecological–Perceptual Pathways in Age-Friendly Rural Spaces

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Vol. 11 No. 33 (2026): Jul / Dec (In Progress)
Published: Aug 20, 2026
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Age-friendly rural spaces; , Ecological experience; , Spatial Perception; , Spatial satisfaction,

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Xiangyun Wang
School of Art Design, Shandong Youth University of Political Science,250100 Jinan, Shandong, China; Studies for Postgraduate, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Alamah Misni
Studies for Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Xuan Li
Institute of Creative Arts and Design, UCSI University, Cheras 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Jing Lu
College of Fine Arts, Qingdao University, 266071 Qingdao, Shandong, China

Abstract

Population ageing increases the need for age-friendly rural public spaces supporting older adults’ everyday well-being. This study investigates ecological–perceptual pathways among Ecological Experience, Spatial Perception, Perceived Health Effect, and Spatial Satisfaction. Data from 176 older residents were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling, complemented by behavioural observation. Results identify significant direct and mediated relationships, including the sequential ECO → SPA → PHE → SPS pathway. The findings indicate that ecological quality is associated with age-friendly spatial evaluation through perceptual and health-related appraisal, providing practical design evidence for improving everyday rural public spaces for older adults.

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Wang, X., Misni , A., Li , X. and Lu , J. 2026. Ecological–Perceptual Pathways in Age-Friendly Rural Spaces . Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies. 11, 33 (Aug. 2026).

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