Effect of the Aesthetics Dimensions on Tendency of Women to Recreational and Sport Space in Mazandaran Province's Parks

The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of aesthetics dimensions on women tendency to sport-recreational spaces in the parks of Mazandaran province. A descriptive survey methodology was used in this study. Statistical population includes all above 18-year old females in Mazandaran who used to spend time in parks. Using Cochran formula, a sample of 384 people was adopted. Data were collected by library studies and an author-synthesized questionnaire including 26 items and Likert 5 point scale. Validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by professors and experts, and its reliability was calculated by Cronbach‟s alpha as α=0.78. Data analysis was performed using both descriptive and inferential statistics such as chi square and kruskal-wallis tests. Results indicated that all dimensions of aesthetics (light and color, congruence, form and shape, environment and space) had influence on females‟ tendency to physical activities; the highest influence was observed for lighting and color and the lowest effect was seen for congruence.