Psychological Security of Urbanites Residing in Different Types of Housing

Abstract

This article explores psychological security in relation to the urban environment, analyzing its connection to people’s homes. The aim is to examine the psychological security of urbanites residing in different types of dwellings. A sample of 233 residents from the city of Yekaterinburg with similar characteristics participated in this study. The authors utilized the Methodology for Measuring Psychological Security of Urban Dwellers devised by O.Yu. Zotova and L.V. Tarasova. A questionnaire was used to document the respondents’ demographic information. It was found that the characteristics of a person’s home are associated with their level of psychological security. This study revealed differences in the private and overall indicators of psychological security among residents of Yekaterinburg living in various types of housing. This is associated with how strongly city residents perceive the reliability of the urban environment and the trustworthiness of relationships within the city. The results suggest that the psychological security of a city dweller is closely linked to the features of their immediate surroundings. The findings can be used by environmental psychologists to evaluate the quality of life of the urban population and create a more comfortable environment by taking into account the needs of people and designing objects that consider their emotional state.