Background Although the mental health benefits of exposure to simulated natural
environments are well established by researchers from environmental psychology …

This paper investigates the relationship between hedonic shopping motivations and
compulsive buying in developed and emerging countries using a study with 520 female …

Identity has always been a popular research subject for various disciplines, such as
psychology, philosophy, sociology, human geography and anthropology. However …

The United Arab Emirates and Qatar both lack natural attractions, their system of
governance is almost identical and their efforts at diversification are very similar. For this …

The contemporary way of life influences the forms and time framework of outdoor activities in
open public spaces, shifting their focus to nighttime usage. The aim of this study is to …

Urban green spaces are the most common places for nature-based recreational activities.
However, the issues on which landscape characteristics during the daytime and lighting …

Urban meeting places contribute to the city's vitality and social sustainability, and cities are
encouraged to provide spaces for people to socialise. Furthermore, social interaction and …

The design of urban public park is an important factor which influence urban community
leisure. The objective of this study is to investigate the community perceptions on nighttime …

The city of Dubai has a population of 3.34 million and boasts 65 shopping malls, with an
additional 10 currently under construction. As a result of the oppressive climate, shopping …

Public parks play a vital role in the social life of urban communities. The purpose of this
paper is to show the social behaviour and activities of a community during nighttime in …