The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between the emotional state of community landscape and place attachment between Generation Z and their parents, and to analyze the correlation and influence between the constituent elements of commu...
The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between the emotional state of community landscape and place attachment between Generation Z and their parents, and to analyze the correlation and influence between the constituent elements of community landscape, intergenerational relationships, shared memory characteristics, and socio demographic characteristics. Especially, this study focuses on empirical verification through hypotheses. Using literature review, questionnaire survey, expert interview, and PAD emotion model, a comparative measurement was conducted on the community landscape emotional state and place attachment degree between Generation Z and the parent generation. Afterwards, factor analysis, distribution analysis, correlation analysis, and structural equation analysis were conducted using software such as SPSS and R. The conclusions of this study are as follows:
T he research results show that Generation Z generally exhibits higher emotional states and more positive emotional attitudes towards community landscapes in the dimensions of happiness (P), activity (A), and dominance (D) compared to their parents. There are significant differences in emotional states between two generations in different types of communities. Generation Z has a higher sense of place identity and place dependence than their parents' generation. There is a positive correlation between the elements of community landscape and place attachment, and it seems that two generations have formed place attachment due to different community landscape elements. The changes in community interaction factors and natural environmental factors affect the emotional state (PAD) of parents towards the community, while the changes in community cultural factors affect the emotional state (PAD) of Generation Z. Community roads have a significant impact on the place attachment of the parents' generation, which is reflected in three aspects: place identity, place dependence, and neighborhood relationships. In the intergenerational relationship between parents, the dimensions of "intergenerational emotional connection and understanding" and "community emotional state" have low correlation with the dimensions of happiness P, activity A, and advantage D.
The results of this study provide empirical evidence for understanding the differences in community landscape emotions and place attachment between Generation Z and the parent generation, and provide positive directions for the theoretical development and practice of community landscape design. This study suggests strengthening the participation and voice of Generation Z, improving community cultural factors and intergenerational interaction, while promoting intergenerational interaction and understanding, improving the physical environment of the community, and achieving sustainable community development.