Assessment of user preferences of campus green space at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad-Iran

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Ornamental Plants, Research Center for Plant Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Horticulture, Agriculture Faculty, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran

Abstract

Researchers have found that a user’s perception of the campus environment is related to quality life and academic accomplishment. In this study, we have analyzed the perceptions of more than 600 users at the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad to evaluate the level of green space use and to understand user preferences from aesthetics and safety aspects. The results show that for most of the respondents (more than 80%), the use of green space was nearly 40%. The respondents’ aesthetics and safety preferences were more than moderate (65%) and nearly high (70%) respectively. A high correlation (nearly 80%) was found between their aesthetics and safety preferences. Based on the results, we recommend a thorough investigation of the effective factors and exploration of the reasons for the reduced campus green space use.

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Iranian Journal of Horticultural Science
Volume 48, Special Issue
October 2017
Pages 1-11

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  • Receive Date: 04 April 2016
  • Revise Date: 24 May 2016
  • Accept Date: 06 June 2016

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