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  • Environmental Psychology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Architecture and Design

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  • Wayfinding challenges in complex facilities (hospitals, airports, offices) lead to negative psychological and physiological outcomes.
  • Effective interior wayfinding is essential for building usability and user satisfaction.
  • Wayfinding research is critical for both academic scholars and facility decision-makers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and synthesize the existing body of literature on interior wayfinding.
  • To identify and organize key domains and sub-domains within wayfinding research.
  • To provide a comprehensive resource for understanding and improving interior wayfinding.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a systematic literature search across four major databases (PsychINFO, JSTOR, ProQuest, EBSCO).
  • Performed a manual citation search to supplement database findings.
  • Screened 804 initial records, selecting 84 for full review based on inclusion criteria.

Main Results:

  • Identified four primary domains: wayfinding cognition, behavior, individual/group differences, and environmental factors.
  • Found that spatial memory, floor plan configuration, landmarks, signage, and maps are the most frequently studied sub-domains.
  • Synthesized findings across these domains to provide a structured overview of interior wayfinding research.

Conclusions:

  • The review deepens the understanding of factors influencing interior wayfinding.
  • Identified research gaps and areas needing further investigation within the four domains.
  • Offers a valuable resource for designers and decision-makers aiming to improve facility navigation.