Evaluation of Users’ Satisfaction with Landscape Design Features in Selected Resort Centres in Southwest Nigeria

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      author = {Olatunbosun Oluwatigbemiga Emmanuel, Amao Funmilayo Lanrewaju, Bello Ismail Abiodun, Oyewole Emmanuel Gbenga, Adekiitan Dorcas Adedamola},
      title = {Evaluation of Users’ Satisfaction with Landscape Design Features in Selected Resort Centres in Southwest Nigeria},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {10},
      number = {1},
      pages = {3909-3919},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1720218.pdf},
      abstract = {This study evaluated users’ satisfaction with landscape design features in selected resort centres in Southwest Nigeria. The study adopted a mixed-methods design that combined field observation, structured questionnaires and key informant interviews. A total of 356 questionnaires were administered to resort users across six resort centres, while managers and landscape personnel provided qualitative insights. Descriptive statistics and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to analyse the data. The findings show that the resorts possess a broad range of landscape elements, with trees and ornamental vegetation (89.6%), lawns and open green spaces (86.0%), and pedestrian walkways (82.0%) being the most common features. Overall assessment of the landscape design was moderate (grand mean MWV = 3.26), with maintenance recording the lowest rating (MWV = 2.97). Users’ satisfaction was also moderate (grand mean MWV = 3.20), driven mainly by scenic beauty, natural shade and fresh air, but constrained by weak plant diversity, thermal discomfort and insufficient shaded areas. Cleanliness (MWV = 3.66), maintenance (MWV = 3.60) and accessibility (MWV = 3.54) were the strongest determinants of satisfaction. ANOVA results showed significant differences across resorts in both landscape assessment (F = 4.127, p = 0.003) and satisfaction factors (F = 4.384, p = 0.002). The study concludes that resort landscapes perform best when visual quality, comfort, circulation and maintenance are treated as an integrated design system.},
      keywords = {Resort Landscapes, User Satisfaction, Landscape Design, Circulation, Southwest Nigeria.},
      month = {July},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1720218}
  }