Concept and Factors affecting Well-Being as Perceived by Bangkok Homebuyers

Sumitra Wongpakdee; Piyarat Nanta; Benjamas Kutintara

doi:10.21834/ebpj.v8i24.4650

Authors

Sumitra Wongpakdee Program in Environmental Design, School of Architecture, Art, and Design King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
Piyarat Nanta Program in Environmental Design, School of Architecture, Art, and Design King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
Benjamas Kutintara Program in Environmental Design, School of Architecture, Art, and Design King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v8i24.4650

Keywords:

Well-being, Built Environment, Bangkok, Home Buyer

Abstract

This exploratory study aims to: [1] explore how the Bangkok home buyers define the notion of well-being and [2] identify the built environment and socioeconomic attributes that the home buyers perceived as factors contributing to the state of well-being. Research data is collected from thirteen focus group discussions. Results from this research indicated that the informants perceived well-being as a highly positive feeling derived from having good physical and mental health. Factors contributing to well-being included living in a good environment and friendly community, encompassing a comfortable and convenient lifestyle, safety, and appealing built environment design.

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