The Impact of Physical Design on Social Health: A Mixed-Methods Case Study of the Hamedan Rehabilitation and Correctional Center | ||
| Journal of Design Thinking | ||
| مقاله 10، دوره 6، شماره 2، اسفند 2025، صفحه 335-349 اصل مقاله (542.09 K) | ||
| نوع مقاله: Original Article | ||
| شناسه دیجیتال (DOI): 10.22059/jdt.2026.409317.1177 | ||
| نویسنده | ||
| Roya Sadeghi Fereshteh* | ||
| Department of Architecture, Faculty of Dr. Ali Eqbali Sustainable Development, University College of Omran Toseeh, Hamedan, Iran. | ||
| چکیده | ||
| The physical design of rehabilitation and correctional environments can influence social interaction, perceived safety, and psychological well-being. However, empirical evidence on how specific architectural features affect social health in such settings, particularly in the Iranian context, remains limited. This study examined the relationship between spatial design and social health in the Hamedan Rehabilitation and Correctional Center using a mixed-methods case study approach. Data were collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews and analyzed using SPSS alongside qualitative thematic analysis. The findings indicate that several design features, including spatial organization, functional efficiency, access to natural elements, and opportunities for social interaction, were positively associated with improved psychological and social conditions among users. Participants identified poor spatial quality and limited environmental responsiveness as factors contributing to stress and reduced social engagement, whereas well-designed spaces were linked to greater calmness, interaction, and perceived support. These results suggest that architectural design is not merely a physical framework but an active factor in promoting healthier social environments in rehabilitation settings. The study highlights the need for closer collaboration between architects, environmental psychologists, and policymakers in the design of correctional and rehabilitation centers. Incorporating socially responsive and culturally appropriate design principles may improve user well-being and support more effective rehabilitation outcomes. | ||
| کلیدواژهها | ||
| Architectural Design؛ Mental Health؛ Architectural Spaces؛ Society؛ Space Quality | ||
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