Biophilic Design and Children’s Well-Being in Kindergartens in Henan, China: A PLS-SEM Study DOI Creative Commons
Huizi Deng, Raha Sulaiman, Muhammad Azzam Ismail

et al.

Buildings, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(9), P. 1548 - 1548

Published: May 4, 2025

Urbanisation and reduced natural spaces pose increasing challenges to children’s holistic development in early learning environments. This study investigates how four biophilic design elements—water, plants, animals, ecosystems—affect the physical, mental, social well-being of kindergarten children Henan Province, China. A quantitative questionnaire survey was conducted with children, parents, teachers from selected kindergartens. The consisted three parts: demographic information, preferences toward elements, perceived impacts these elements on development. Considering young limited ability self-report psychological emotional states, were statistically compared those parents using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 26. Results showed no significant differences; thus, data retained for further analysis. Subsequently, Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) applied explore relationships between developmental outcomes. indicated that water animal associated higher levels physical activity resilience, plants linked greater adaptability, ecosystem landscapes related overall indicators child Because dataset is geographically limited, results should be interpreted as exploratory evidence. Importantly, interventions can feasibly incorporated into existing facilities, offering practical avenues swift implementation. To better facilitate such implementation, this synthesises key findings a comprehensive framework, explicitly outlining prioritised effectively integrated designs. Future research recommended examine long-term effects cultural adaptability.

Language: Английский

Biophilic Design and Children’s Well-Being in Kindergartens in Henan, China: A PLS-SEM Study DOI Creative Commons
Huizi Deng, Raha Sulaiman, Muhammad Azzam Ismail

et al.

Buildings, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(9), P. 1548 - 1548

Published: May 4, 2025

Urbanisation and reduced natural spaces pose increasing challenges to children’s holistic development in early learning environments. This study investigates how four biophilic design elements—water, plants, animals, ecosystems—affect the physical, mental, social well-being of kindergarten children Henan Province, China. A quantitative questionnaire survey was conducted with children, parents, teachers from selected kindergartens. The consisted three parts: demographic information, preferences toward elements, perceived impacts these elements on development. Considering young limited ability self-report psychological emotional states, were statistically compared those parents using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 26. Results showed no significant differences; thus, data retained for further analysis. Subsequently, Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) applied explore relationships between developmental outcomes. indicated that water animal associated higher levels physical activity resilience, plants linked greater adaptability, ecosystem landscapes related overall indicators child Because dataset is geographically limited, results should be interpreted as exploratory evidence. Importantly, interventions can feasibly incorporated into existing facilities, offering practical avenues swift implementation. To better facilitate such implementation, this synthesises key findings a comprehensive framework, explicitly outlining prioritised effectively integrated designs. Future research recommended examine long-term effects cultural adaptability.

Language: Английский

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