Satisfaction with the urban environment is an important element of an individual's quality of life (Mridha, 2020; Channon, 2023), especially since more and more people are living in urban environments. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between demographic factors (age, subjective age and self-assessment of health) and satisfaction with the urban environment and the well-being of residents in urban environments. The data used in the master's thesis were collected as part of the research project Evaluation of Sustainable Development of Urban Space through the Parameters of Social Infrastructure Development and Life Satisfaction. Participants completed questionnaires on satisfaction with their living environment (Satisfaction with Living Property scale), satisfaction of needs (adapted Satisfaction of Needs scale), neighborhood belonging (BSCI), and well-being scale(MHC-SF). To analyze the data, we first checked the fit to the normal distribution, then proceeded with descriptive statistics, analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation and multiple regression analysis. The results showed that satisfaction with the urban environment is associated with age and subjective age, while well-being is associated with subjective age and self-rated health. Satisfaction with needs was positively associated with well-being, with the association between variables differing across age groups. The association was stronger with each higher age group. Regression analysis failed to show that age and subjective age significantly predict satisfaction or well-being in the urban environment. The findings of the study complement the existing literature by incorporating the specific Slovenian cultural context. In this paper, we emphasize the importance of designing urban environments that address the needs of different generations and contribute to sustainable development and intergenerational coexistence. The findings have practical significance for urban planners and designers of new infrastructure, as they indicate that both the physical and psychosocial dimensions of the living environment should be included in the planning of urban spaces.
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