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Influence of Urban Microclimates and Green Spaces on Social Isolation: Evidence from High-Density Urban Neighborhoods

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  • Bushra Abbas

    (Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.)

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Urban microclimates, particularly urban heat islands (UHIs), can significantly influence residents’ outdoor activity patterns and social interactions, contributing to social isolation. This study investigates the relationship between localized urban temperatures, shaded areas, and social isolation among 450 residents in [City Name]. A cross-sectional survey captured social isolation levels and outdoor activity, while Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and satellite imagery assessed vegetation cover, shaded areas, and land surface temperatures. Results indicate that high-UHI neighborhoods exhibit elevated temperatures (M = 37.8°C) and higher social isolation scores (M = 18.7), with residents reporting reduced frequency of outdoor social interactions (1.7 days/week). Conversely, neighborhoods with abundant shaded areas and green spaces showed lower social isolation (M = 11.8) and increased outdoor activity (4.5 days/week). Regression analyses demonstrated that both UHI intensity and shaded area availability significantly predicted social isolation (Adjusted R² = 0.48, p

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  • Bushra Abbas, 2025. "Influence of Urban Microclimates and Green Spaces on Social Isolation: Evidence from High-Density Urban Neighborhoods," Journal of International Relations and Social Dynamics, 50sea, vol. 4(1), pages 12-22, Feburary.
    • Handle: RePEc:abq:jirsd1:v:4:y:2025:i:1:p:12-22
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