1- UNIVERSITY ZANJAN 2- Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University
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Background and Purpose: Nature, in the moral sense, possesses intrinsic worth, not instrumental value. Therefore, this research was conducted with the aim of investigating the impact of the physical pattern of settlements (villa and apartment) on children's mental and behavioral orientation towards digital space and their disconnection from nature, focusing on the concept of the "innate right to nature." Method:The research method is descriptive-analytical with a mixed (quantitative and qualitative) approach and is applied in terms of purpose. The statistical population consisted of children aged 7 to 12 and their parents in selected neighborhoods of Zanjan city, and approximately 200 samples were selected using multi-stage cluster sampling. Data were collected through closed questionnaires for children and parents, and semi-structured interviews, and were analyzed using multiple regression. Results:The findings indicate that the housing pattern and parental attitudes alone do not have a significant impact on children's mental development and their orientation towards the digital world. Physical factors such as natural light, play space, and interaction with nature are also unable to fully explain this inclination on their own and require analysis in interaction with variables such as the quality of access to technology, the child's individual characteristics, family conditions, and the educational environment. The value of the coefficient of determination (R²) in the models also indicates the existence of complementary factors in explaining the process of mental development. Conclusion: strengthening children's mental development requires a comprehensive approach that includes improving the quality of technology use, designing creative and interactive spaces, enhancing family interactions, and providing motivational environments; not solely based on the physical housing pattern
hazrati M, Artishedar N, Heydari M T. حق مادرزاد بر طبیعت در الگوی مسکن و فرگشت ذهنی کودکان در گرایش به دنیای دیجیتال (مورد مطالعه محلات شهر زنجان). J Child Ment Health 2026; 13 (2) : 10 URL: http://childmentalhealth.ir/article-1-1554-en.html