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Table 7 The factor loading calculated for the subcategories of PF, PP, and PE

From: Development and validation of elder-friendly urban spaces questionnaire (EFUSQ)

Older peoples’ preferences

Factor Loading

Place Function (PF)

Density

0.8849

Amenities (Access to services)

0.8864

Safety (Traffic)

0.5679

Aesthetics (Objective)

0.5938

Landscaping

0.7277

Comfort

0.6552

Environmental cleanness (Visual, air, noise, pollution)

0.6903

Place Preferences (PP)

Security (Crime)

−0.2212

Security (Fear of falling)

0.6091

Security (Fear of losing/ wayfinding)

0.3721

Aesthetics (Subjective)

0.5368

Place Environment (PE)

Social environment

0.743

Cultural environment

0.7908

Sense of belonging

0.4175

Life satisfaction

0.5111