Designing introvert-friendly public spaces in Malaysia

Public spaces are often designed with extroverted behaviours in mind, overlooking the needs of introverted individuals who prefer quieter, less stimulating environments. In Malaysia, this oversight results in public spaces that fail to cater to introverts, causing discomfort and diminished well-bein...

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Main Authors: Wee, Branda, Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul, Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117044/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117044/1/117044.pdf
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author Wee, Branda
Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul
Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa
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Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa
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description Public spaces are often designed with extroverted behaviours in mind, overlooking the needs of introverted individuals who prefer quieter, less stimulating environments. In Malaysia, this oversight results in public spaces that fail to cater to introverts, causing discomfort and diminished well-being. Despite this, there is a noticeable lack of research and practical guidelines for creating introvert-friendly public spaces in the Malaysian context. This study aims to address this gap by developing effective design strategies tailored for introverts. The research will identify key spatial features and design elements that promote introvert-friendly environments and propose practical guidelines for their implementation. The findings will raise awareness among architects and urban planners, leading to public spaces that better support introverts' needs, thereby enhancing their comfort and well-being.
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spelling upm-1170442025-04-23T06:18:14Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117044/ Designing introvert-friendly public spaces in Malaysia Wee, Branda Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa Public spaces are often designed with extroverted behaviours in mind, overlooking the needs of introverted individuals who prefer quieter, less stimulating environments. In Malaysia, this oversight results in public spaces that fail to cater to introverts, causing discomfort and diminished well-being. Despite this, there is a noticeable lack of research and practical guidelines for creating introvert-friendly public spaces in the Malaysian context. This study aims to address this gap by developing effective design strategies tailored for introverts. The research will identify key spatial features and design elements that promote introvert-friendly environments and propose practical guidelines for their implementation. The findings will raise awareness among architects and urban planners, leading to public spaces that better support introverts' needs, thereby enhancing their comfort and well-being. Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2024-12-10 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117044/1/117044.pdf Wee, Branda and Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul and Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa (2024) Designing introvert-friendly public spaces in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14 (12). pp. 824-834. ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/24027/Designing-Introvert-Friendly-Public-Spaces-in-Malaysia 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i12/24027
spellingShingle Wee, Branda
Mohd Noor, Mohd Zairul
Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa
Designing introvert-friendly public spaces in Malaysia
title Designing introvert-friendly public spaces in Malaysia
title_full Designing introvert-friendly public spaces in Malaysia
title_fullStr Designing introvert-friendly public spaces in Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Designing introvert-friendly public spaces in Malaysia
title_short Designing introvert-friendly public spaces in Malaysia
title_sort designing introvert-friendly public spaces in malaysia
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117044/
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117044/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117044/1/117044.pdf