The Relationship between Spatial Appropriation and Work Motivation in Office Interiors
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Spatial appropriation, work motivation, office interiorsAbstract
This study aims to analyze the relationship between spatial appropriation and work motivation in office interiors and the factors influencing this relationship. In this context, the research is structured around two key research questions. A quantitative research method was employed, and the cross-sectional model was adopted to address these questions. The study population consists of academics working at 44 foundation universities in Istanbul during the 2024-2025 academic year, while the sample comprises 35 full-time faculty members from the Faculty of Architecture and Design at Istanbul Gedik University. A 56-item questionnaire developed by the researchers was utilized in the study. Data collected for this study were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods. The findings reveal that spatial appropriation plays a significant role in work motivation. Particularly, the adequacy of personal space, the ability to choose one’s workspace, and a sense of belonging emerge as key influencing factors in job satisfaction and productivity.
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