A Conceptual Framework for the Influence of Visual Landscapes and Soundscapes on Leisure Walking Intentions of Older Adults in Urban Residential Neighborhoods

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Zhuge, J., Mohamed, W. S. W., & Shukor, S. F. A. (2025). A Conceptual Framework for the Influence of Visual Landscapes and Soundscapes on Leisure Walking Intentions of Older Adults in Urban Residential Neighborhoods. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 15(3), 270–285.

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