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Title: | Quality open space experiences for the visually impaired | Authors: | Siu, KWM Xiao, JX Wong, YL |
Issue Date: | Feb-2021 | Source: | Applied research in quality of life, Feb. 2021, v. 16, no. 1, p. 183-199 | Abstract: | Researchers, economists and policymakers have made tremendous efforts to improve the quality of life (QOL) in many cities. While many researchers point out that open space is particularly essential in providing recreation and leisure zones in densely populated areas, it is challenging to enable high quality open space experiences (QOSE) for people with disabilities, especially those with sensory disabilities. Using open spaces in Hong Kong as a case study, this paper defines QOSE for visual disabilities. The study uses quantitative and qualitative research methods such as interviews, questionnaires and observations. The features of current open space experiences and factors affecting QOSE are identified. The results show that the implementation status of QOL improvement strategies stated by policymakers is quite different to visually impaired persons’ perspectives. This study further proposes 11 QOSE indictors suitable for the challenges, policy goals and strategies. The findings of this study can provide guidance for researchers, designers and policymakers as they consider how to achieve QOSE for visually impaired persons in high-density living environments. | Keywords: | Open space Policy Quality of life User experience Visually impaired persons |
Publisher: | Springer | Journal: | Applied research in quality of life | ISSN: | 1871-2584 | EISSN: | 1871-2576 | DOI: | 10.1007/s11482-019-09758-5 | Rights: | © The International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS) and Springer Nature B.V. 2019 This version of the article has been accepted for publication, after peer review (when applicable) and is subject to Springer Nature’s AM terms of use (https://www.springernature.com/gp/open-research/policies/accepted-manuscript-terms), but is not the Version of Record and does not reflect post-acceptance improvements, or any corrections. The Version of Record is available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11482-019-09758-5 |
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