Interior design’s requirements of sport equipment and facilities for aged people
Author(s) -
Raha Barahmand,
Mohesn Bagherian Farahabadi,
Salahodin Naghshbandi
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of gerontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2476-7301
DOI - 10.29252/joge.3.1.14
Subject(s) - prioritization , interview , identification (biology) , qualitative research , interior design , operations management , engineering , computer science , architectural engineering , process management , social science , botany , sociology , political science , law , biology
Evidence show that sport has positive effects on elderly’s health. But old people don’t usually interest in doing physical activities. On the other hand, designs of sport facilities and equipment aren’t appropriate for elderly. This research was conducted with the aim of identify the requirements of sport facilities and equipment for elderly. Method: This research was carried out with both qualitative and quantitative methods and by using of ANP method during 1396-1397 in Tehran and Karaj. In qualitative phase, the data were collected by interviewing with 15 experts. Then in quantitative phase, Paired Comparison Questionnaire was used and results were managed by Excel 2010 and prioritized with ANP method using super decision software 2.8. Results: 5 Main requirements and 32 sub-criteria were identified. They were prioritized as below: Safety and environmental security, structure of interior design, basic principals in design, physical and users factors of building, charm and aesthetics. Conclusion: Identification and prioritization of requirements for interior design of sport facilities and equipment could help to stakeholders for appropriate designing of these facilities. so elderly will be interested to doing sports and a safe and calmly environment provided for them.
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