About the authors
| First name, Middle name, Last name, Scientific degree, Scientific rank, Current position. Full and brief name of the organization, The organization address. | Alasgarov Ulfat Elkin, Doctor of architecture, Associate Professor, Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, Baku, Azerbaijan Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , ORCID:0000-0002-0895-4939 |
| Title of the article | City view: how psychology shapes our perception of space |
| Abstract. | Problem statement:In the context of rapid urbanization and increasing urban population, the issue of the urban environments impact on mental health is becoming increasingly relevant. Modern research indicates that the characteristics of the urban environment and the nature of urbanization can lead to chronic stress and other psycho-emotional disorders.The aim of this article is to analyze the influence of the physical, social, and visual components of the urban environment on individuals psychological well-being, as well as to identify approaches to creating a comfortable and psychologically safe urban space. The objectives of the study are to identify the relationship between the spatial organization of residential areas and the psycho-emotional state, social interaction, and physical health of the population; to determine which specific planning elements (building density, landscaping, access to infrastructure) have the most significant impact on quality of life; and to develop recommendations for designing an urban environment that promotes improved well-being for residents. A review and systematization of the literature devoted to this topic by researchers in related fields is being conducted. Results: It has been established that rapid urbanization, overpopulation, noise, visual and sensory overload, lack of social connections, and unaesthetic, monotonous architecture negatively affect the psycho-emotional state of urban residents. Studies have demonstrated a linear correlation between the type of urban development and the prevalence of mental disorders. The article emphasizes the role of such factors as aesthetics, predictability, visual diversity, and a sense of place identity in reducing stress levels. The necessity of taking psychological aspects of urban perception into account during settlements planning is substantiated. Conclusions:The urban environment has a significant impact on the mental health of the population. A promising direction involves applying psycho-evolutionary and perceptual theories in urban planning. Integrating psychological perspectives into urban studies can improve urban life quality, reduce the incidence of mental disorders, and enhance city resilience. |
| Keywords. | urban landscape, environmental psychology, visual perception of the environment, urbanization, factors of environmental perception, characteristics of environment, psychological aspects of perception |
| For citations: | Alasgarov U.E. City view: how psychology shapes our perception of space // News of KSUAE, 2025, No. 4 (74), P. 217-228, DOI: 10.48612/NewsKSUAE/74.19, EDN: SMPWCX |
