Explaining the effectiveness of the physical factor of open space of residential complexes on the mental health of elderlies in Isfahan City

Problem:

 In a two-way relationship with the surrounding environment, human affects the environment on the one hand and is also under the influence of the environment on the other hand. The quality of the physical environment affects the mental health of individuals, and decreases or increases depression, stress, liveliness, vitality, and other states of individuals.

This study aims to explain and evaluate the effectiveness of physical factors of open space of residential complexes on the mental health of elderlies.

The method of this study is quantitative, and is among descriptive-analytical studies with correlation type in terms of objective.

Findings indicate a direct and significant relationship between physical components: place desirability, appropriateness with cognitive-perceptual abilities, permeability, geometry, location, and mental health of elderlies. Moreover, all components identified in this study could affect the liveliness, vitality, and mental health of elderlies although the effect levels are different between various studied buildings.