Table 2.

Thermal adaption questionnaire items for urban plaza users in hot and humid Asia (simplified version).

Thermal Adaptation Construct	Thermal Adaptation Questionnaire Item
Move-oriented behavior	I will find a more comfortable place for the activity.
Material-aided behavior	I will add or remove articles of clothing to relief thermal discomfort (such as clothes, hat, umbrella or fan).
Metabolism-related behavior	I use change my body’s metabolism to relief thermal discomfort (such as taking a deep breathe or changing posture).
Intro-control	I will use self-control to help myself accept the thermal discomfort (such as not thinking about the discomfort or enduring the discomfort).
Shift	I will change my mood to help myself accept the thermal discomfort (such as positive thinking or focusing on the ongoing activity).
Passive respondent	I think the thermal discomfort cannot be helped, and therefore, I can only passively accept it.