Impact of House Environmental Conditions on people’s Adaptation to Quarantine during Corona

Abstract

Objective (s): This research aimed to identify residential environment’s characteristics, which are important how to adapt to new quarantine lifestyle. Methods: This was a cross section study. A sample of 813 individuals answered to an online questionnaire distributed on social media. The data were analyzed based on descriptive statistics, and a machine learning method named decision tree model. Results: Most of changes made by the residents have been applied in bedroom, living room, reception room, balcony and entrances. The satisfaction with the responsibility of house to quarantine conditions, used spaces and activities performed during the quarantine, color variety and the predominant color of the house, the possibility of exercising at house, and the type of house during the quarantine period were the most important characteristics that contributed to residents' adaptability with quarantine. Conclusion: House environmental conditions affect the level of adaptation of people to quarantine. Flexible living environments that might allow the residents to interact with each other could be more successful in helping people to adapt with confinement. In order to improve the adaption, the possibility of exercising at house, communication with nature and smart use of colors in indoor spaces and household density should be receive more attention.