Study on the relationship and mechanism between community environment and residents’ happiness : A case study of Haikou city
Qingyun Li
Zhejiang Guangsha Vocational and Technical University of construction, Colledge of CML Engineering Architecture
Lu Pan
Hainan University, Colledge of Forestry
Wengming Deng
Spice and Beverage Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences
Yimin Xiao
Spice and Beverage Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences
Yunlei Wang
Spice and Beverage Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences
Xiansheng Xu
Hainan University, Colledge of Forestry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/pest.v7i2.10395
Keywords: Community environment; Green equity; Residents’ happiness index; Structural equation modeling
Abstract
This study employs a generalized structural equation model (GSEM) with Baidu Street View data to examine the relationship between community environment and residents’ happiness, focusing on the mediating role of subjective environmental perceptions. Results show: 1)Direct Effects: Both objective community environment indicators (safety facilities, street vitality, green coverage, motor vehicle traffic) and subjective perceived walkability directly correlate with residents’ well-being. Safety, vitality, greenery, and traffic show positive associations, while road proportion negatively impacts well-being. Among subjective factors, only perceived walkability directly enhances happiness, with perceived safety boosting walkability and perceived air pollution reducing it. 2)Mediating Pathways: Perceived walkability mediates the relationship between objective environmental factors (building proportion, vitality, greenery) and happiness, accounting for 52.26% of the total effect. “Perceived security → walkability” and “perceived air pollution → walkability” further mediate links between street vitality/air pollution and happiness. The findings reveal how Haikou’s community environment influences happiness through both objective conditions and subjective experiences, offering insights for constructing livable cities and improving residents’ well-being.
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