Validity and reliability of the virtual audit tool for estimating built-environment characteristics in Taiwan
The S-VAT demonstrates good validity and reliability for environmental auditing in Taiwan, particularly for transportation-related features. However, caution should be exercised when assessing grocery stores and aesthetic features. This study validates GSV as a feasible tool for conducting environmental audits in Taiwan.
Authors
- Liang-Rong Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8858-317X)
- Yuzhu Peng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6912-2116)
- Shao-Hsi Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3257-7803)
- Yi-Chien Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5646-8732)
Institutions
- National Taiwan Normal University (TW)
- Tunghai University (TW)
- China University of Technology (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Health Geographics
- Published
- 2025-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12942-025-00419-5
- Primary Topic
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00