Interview

Questions asked:

1. Are there enough social spaces where you live? 
2. How adequate are they?
3. What type of social spaces does your residential area have?
4. Are they of any use to / how often do you use them?
5. Do you prefer to stay at home or do activities outdoors?
6. Do these spaces help you communicate and social with others?
7. Do you have any elderly people living with you?
8. Do they / you enjoy being outdoors?
9. How can these areas be improved?
10. Do you think there should be social spaces targeted for specific age groups?

Khairul Afiq (19), full-time NAFA student. He does not has an elderly living with him. He strongly feels that there are enough social spaces around his area and is it not too narrow and is open aired(?). He has seen a lot of mothers and kids socializing around these areas. Social spaces such as the playground, small shelters and a multi-purpose hall could be found in his neighbourhood. However, he doesn’t use them as often anymore compared to when he was in secondary school as he is currently busy with tertiary school work. He had also said that he would prefer doing activities outdoor but due to his circumstances and constraints, he has been staying at home. Through these spaces, he has made friends with kids from another neighbourhood. In his opinion, there is no need for any further improvement as it has been that way for years and the community of the area has already accepted it for what it's worth. Lastly, he feels that that should be social spaces targeted for specific age groups but im afraid that those spaces would be misused. For example, old folks corner being taken as a 'lepak' corner for youths after school. This will result to old folks staying at home or meeting up at playgrounds instead as he has seen this happened.   

  

Muhd Khairul (23), full-time NAFA student. He does not has an elderly living with him. He prefers the outdoors and he feels that there are enough social spaces as he has adapted to it. Spaces such as playgrounds, fitness corners and community centres could be found in his neighbourhood. However, he does not use these areas anymore as he is busy with school work. He strongly feels that there is no need for any improvement as it has been that way ever since he was very young. Lastly, he feels that there shouldn’t be anymore social spaces targeted for a specific use as there are already an adequate amount of spaces.  

  

Ili Dhaniah (24), a full-time early childhood teacher. She does not has any elderly staying with her. She says that there are enough social spaces in her neighbourhood. Adequate for children and also for the senior citizens. Playground, fitness and senior citizen corners can be found in her areas. These spaces are useful for the younger children and senior citizens. She prefers being outdoors than indoors and feels that these spaces help us communicate and socialise with others. Lastly, she feels that the amount of social spaces are adequate and there shouldn’t be any anymore targeted for a specific group or use.