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429 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 2,310 Place Attachment and Urban Studies papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are made: https://akasa.com.ng Vol. 5 Issue 4, 2026 Copyright © 2026 AKASA All Rights Reserved

    Environmental pollution and residents’ well-being in Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan: Evidence from water and air pollution · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the literature by examining the psychological and identity aspects of a space with high historical and spiritual value. The research aims to address the lack of understanding of how the spiritual and architectural environment of Ulu Mosque Square affects individuals' inner experiences.

    Effects of the Spiritual and Architectural Environment of Ulu Mosque Square in Diyarbakir, Turkey, on Individuals’ Peace of Mind and Identity Construction: An Exploratory Multidisciplinary Qualitative Study · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces the challenge of measuring place attachment and environmental commitment. The research must address the issue of common method bias. The study needs to ensure the validity and reliability of the questionnaire.

    The impact of place attachment on the environmentally responsible behavior of residents in National Park gateway communities and the mediating effect of environmental commitment: a case of China National Park · 2024 · DOI

  • The study did not consider other factors that may influence environmentally responsible behavior - The study only examined the mediating role of environmental commitment - The sample size was limited to 375 residents

    The impact of place attachment on the environmentally responsible behavior of residents in National Park gateway communities and the mediating effect of environmental commitment: a case of China National Park · 2024 · DOI

  • There is a need for a more contextualized understanding of sustainability mindset in emerging economies. Prior studies have focused on a single dimension of sustainability mindset, neglecting its multidimensional character. The relationship between place attachment, managerial absorptive capacity, and sustainability mindset is not well understood.

    Managers' Sustainability Mindset: The Role of Place Attachment and Absorptive Capacity · 2026 · DOI

  • The relationship between temporal changes in place evaluation and place attachment is not well understood. Prior research has mostly focused on residential settings, with limited attention to recreational settings. The study aims to address this gap by examining the Belgian coast and considering both residents and tourists.

    Place Attachment Evaluated Through the Lens of Time: How Evaluation of Place in the Past, Present, and Future Affects Place Attachment Along the Belgian Coast · 2026 · DOI

  • ABSTRACT Self‐reported motives for residential immobility are important for understanding why people remain in place, yet existing survey measures vary widely and suffer from a lack of standardisation.

    Self‐Reported Motives for Immobility or Constraints to Moving: A Review and Assessment of Ten Survey Measures · 2026 · DOI

  • ABSTRACT Spousal loss is a major life transition that may reshape one's socioeconomic and psychological conditions, yet little is known about how housing trajectories change before and after spousal loss.

    Home After Loss: Housing Relocation and Affordability Stress Following Spousal Loss · 2026 · DOI

  • ABSTRACT Although acculturation has only recently been linked to migrant settlement, the process through which it unfolds among rural–urban migrants in developing countries remains largely understudied.

    How Acculturation Strategies Shape Settlement Intentions of Rural–Urban Migrants in Guangzhou, China: The Mediating Roles of Socioeconomic Status and Subjective Well‐Being · 2026 · DOI

  • BACKGROUND: Although the adverse impact of substandard informal housing has been widely documented, most studies concentrated on developing societies, thereby leaving informal housing in developed regions underexplored.

    The effect of dwelling size on the mental health and quality of life of female caregivers living in informal tiny homes in Hong Kong · 2024 · DOI

  • However, there has been limited research exploring how community parks impact residents’ social interaction in urban communities during the pandemic, particularly a lack of in-depth qualitative research in this area.

    Towards social sustainability in urban communities: exploring how community parks influence residents’ social interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic · 2024 · DOI

  • While the human ecological framework explains how various factors such as socio-demographic, social, and built environment characteristics can affect this feeling, still, relatively little is known about the effect of built environment characteristics on the feelings of loneliness that young people experience in their daily life activities.

    Built Environment Influences on Emotional State Loneliness among Young Adults during Daily Activities: An Experience Sampling Approach · 2024 · DOI

  • However, despite the increasing amount of research, systematic reviews and analyses of existing studies remain relatively scarce.

    Place-Making Research: A Bibliometric, Visualization, and Thematic Analysis · 2024 · DOI

  • Juliet Saltman To cite this article: Juliet Saltman (1986) Neighborhood Change: Facts, Perceptions, Prospects, Housing and Society, 13:2, 136-159, DOI: 10.1080/08882746.1986.11429984 To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08882746.1986.11429984 Published online: 09 Jun 2015. Submit your article to this journal

    Neighborhood Change: Facts, Perceptions, Prospects · 1986 · DOI

  • Because this has not been tested em- pirically or used to make predictions about outcomes for mentally retarded indi- viduals, the scientific and practical utility of the typology cannot yet be evalu- ated. Additional study of the day-to-day patterns of activity and their distinctiveness as a function of the various home types is needed.

    Toward a Taxonomy of Home Environments · 1986 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of reconciling the contradiction between 'efficiency-oriented transit and access behavior' and 'experience-oriented leisure and social interaction behavior' in dormitory small squares. The research faces the challenge of translating the hierarchy of students' needs into renovation pathways. The study must address the challenge of improving the quality of campus living environments and promoting student community integration.

    Demand-Oriented Renovation Strategies for Public Spaces in University Dormitory Squares: A Case Study of the LZH Campus at North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power · 2026 · DOI

  • The current quality of university dormitory area small squares contradicts students' growing diversified and individualized needs. The study identifies a gap in the existing research on the renovation and optimization of 'lifestyle-oriented' public spaces in university dormitory areas.

    Demand-Oriented Renovation Strategies for Public Spaces in University Dormitory Squares: A Case Study of the LZH Campus at North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power · 2026 · DOI

  • Conflicts between ecological preservation and aesthetic pursuits. Lack of diversity in public transportation. Monotonous building functions. Insufficient public spaces.

    Spatial Perception of Urban Island under the Influence of Gentrification: A Case Study of Jiangxinzhou, Nanjing · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies can explore the impact of gentrification on urban islands in other cities. Research can investigate the effectiveness of optimization strategies in improving urban island development.

    Spatial Perception of Urban Island under the Influence of Gentrification: A Case Study of Jiangxinzhou, Nanjing · 2026 · DOI

  • The limited understanding of the influence of demographic factors on the acceptance of shipping container-based commercial buildings. The lack of studies on the acceptance of container-based commercial architecture in emerging urban contexts.

    Demographic influences on the acceptance of shipping container shopping malls in Lagos, Nigeria · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights certain existing shortcomings in the developmental trajectory of housing satisfaction research, including a low proportion of international collaboration. The cooperation network among scientific research institutions remains relatively independent.

    Who is Leading the Housing Satisfaction Study: A Bibliometric Analysis based on Bibliometrix Tools and CiteSpace · 2026 · DOI

  • The field of housing satisfaction research is experiencing information overload and difficulty in filtering relevant studies. There is a need for a comprehensive overview of the key subjects and significant findings in the study of housing satisfaction.

    Who is Leading the Housing Satisfaction Study: A Bibliometric Analysis based on Bibliometrix Tools and CiteSpace · 2026 · DOI

  • The loss of cultural identity and climatic responsiveness in contemporary residential interiors. The need to balance traditional aesthetics with modern functionality.

    From Precedent to Proposal: Adaption of Indian Rajputana Interior into Contemporary Residential Architecture · 2026 · DOI

  • A lack of comparative and theoretically oriented research in brownfield redevelopment. Limited attention to social and institutional dimensions in brownfield redevelopment research. A need for more methodologically integrated research in brownfield redevelopment.

    Research Methodologies in Brownfield Redevelopment Studies: A Meta-Methodology Systematic Review · 2026 · DOI

  • Mid-sized cities in the American South face unique challenges due to historical patterns of racial segregation and structural inequality. The literature on community wellbeing in these cities is limited.

    Perspectives on Community Wellbeing in an Urban Environment: Challenges, Opportunities, and Equity Implications for the City of Jackson, Mississippi · 2026 · DOI

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