Gardening for the Mental Well-Being of Homeless Women

Grabbe, Linda; Ball, Janell; Goldstein, A. H.

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“…The results showed a positive correlation between the two; however, the study focussed on only one centre with a very small sample size. Grabbe, Ball, and Goldstein () uncover similar findings in their recent study on the benefits of gardening in helping relieve stress in homeless women. Social inclusion is highlighted in Thomas, Gray, and McGinty's () research of homeless people in Australia.…”

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Re‐building Bridges: Homeless People's Views on the Role of Vocational and Educational Activities in Their Everyday Lives

Iveson

Cornish

2015

Community & Applied Soc Psy

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Homeless people face everyday challenges of marginalisation and stigmatisation. Consequently, they can suffer from low self-confidence, selfefficacy and agency. Empirical research in Britain on educational, skill-building and meaningful activities for homeless people principally emphasises the instrumental value of training and learning as a route to employment rather than the impact of activities on homeless people's everyday lives. Theoretical literature suggests that psychosocial benefits related to the development of selfefficacy, agency and empowerment can be gained from such activities.Participants' experiences and perceptions of educational and recreational activities were examined through 29 interviews at three homeless day centres in London. Thematic analysis suggests the restorative power of engagement in activities and shows that participants value activities, not only as the foundation for future goals of finding employment and housing, but as an immediate way of restoring a sense of self and finding positive experiences with a focus on the present. The findings underline the importance of viewing these interventions from a 'bottom-up' perspective. The study tentatively concludes that accepting and emphasising the immediate personal benefits as a positive achievement of activities may be a valuable approach to better engage homeless clients.

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“…Grabbe et al (:7) report similar findings in their study of homeless women who found gardening reflected their ‘spirituality and hope’.…”

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Re‐building Bridges: Homeless People's Views on the Role of Vocational and Educational Activities in Their Everyday Lives

Iveson

Cornish

2015

Community & Applied Soc Psy

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“…Besides cultivating and trying to be partially self-sufficient for fruit and vegetables (that are expensive and hard to find now), this could give me psychological benefits. There is an association between home gardening and physical and mental well-being, and this has been demonstrated for various categories of people at risk (Grabbe et al 2013;van Lier et al 2017;John et al 2016;Quick et al 2017). I had a lot of material in my garage, some pipes, shelves, supports, other stuff, and hardware.…”

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Converting Home Spaces into Food Gardens at the Time of Covid-19 Quarantine: all the Benefits of Plants in this Difficult and Unprecedented Period

Sofo

Sofo²

2020

Hum Ecol

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People are facing uncertain and difficult times in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. The benefits of plants (psychological, health, economic, productive) in this period of forced isolation can be of key importance. If many of us have to self-isolate in urban or suburban environments, we need something to do to keep our bodies and minds active and fed. In such a challenging scenario, a vegetable garden in home spaces can bring recreational, health, economic and environmental benefits. Regardless of the Covid-19 pandemic, there is untapped potential for this kind of garden to impact environmental outcomes, public awareness, and market trends. Home vegetable gardens could provide a small-scale approach to the sustainable use of natural resources, leading towards self-sufficiency, self-regulation, sustainability, and environmental protection.

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“…Owing to their numerous social, physical and economic benefits, there has been increased interest in the use of community garden (CG) programs to address public health issues in recent times. CGs provide increased access to healthy food options such as fruits, vegetables and organically grown foods, promote physical activity, and improve mental and social well‐being . In both children and adults, increased fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity have been linked to community gardening .…”

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“…CGs provide increased access to healthy food options such as fruits, vegetables and organically grown foods, 1 promote physical activity, 2 and improve mental and social well-being. 3,4 In both children and adults, increased fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity have been linked to community gardening. 5 In fact, it has been observed that gardeners have significantly lower and healthier body mass indexes when compared to those who do not garden.…”

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Sowing social inclusion for marginalised residents of a social housing development through a community garden

Mmako

Capetola

Henderson‐Wilson

2018

Health Prom J of Aust

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Issue addressed In addition to food, physical activity, mental health and environmental benefits, community gardens (CGs) provide opportunities for social inclusion and increased social capital. These are particularly important to the socially isolated residents of social housing developments (SHDs). This scoping study explored the feasibility of a CG program for tenants of SHD in inner eastern Melbourne by assessing their interest in, and requirements for, inclusively designed CGs. Methods In this phenomenological enquiry, focus group discussions, supported by photo‐elicitation, were employed. Three focus groups (N = 19) were conducted with self‐selected participants who consented to participate. Two focus groups were conducted with English‐speaking tenants while a third focus group was conducted with Mandarin‐speaking tenants. Results There was a demand for CGs by the English‐speaking participants driven by desire for networking, social connectedness and inclusion; for improved access to fresh produce, connection with nature, physical activity and mental well‐being. Participants expressed interest in a garden located near their SHD with supportive physical and social environments including disability access, plot autonomy, fencing, socio‐cultural events, training programs and management opportunities. However, the Mandarin‐speaking tenants maintained that age, language difficulty and neighbourhood insecurity posed significant barriers to their participation. Conclusion Guided by the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, social inclusion and community development theories, the study recommends that to establish socially inclusive CGs, a dynamic relationship of the design principles of a CG and the socio‐ecological determinants of health should be established to address any barriers and successfully facilitate engagement. In addition, CG programs need to be guided by community development principles. Future research could employ community‐based participatory research models in the implementation and evaluation of a CG program for socially isolated population groups.

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Gardening for the Mental Well-Being of Homeless Women

Abstract: The gardening experience interrupted the participants' negative ruminations, offering stress relief and elements of social inclusion and self-actualization. Gardening is an inexpensive and positive intervention for a population with a high incidence of mental illness and distress.

Cited by 28 publications

References 20 publications

Re‐building Bridges: Homeless People's Views on the Role of Vocational and Educational Activities in Their Everyday Lives

Re‐building Bridges: Homeless People's Views on the Role of Vocational and Educational Activities in Their Everyday Lives

Converting Home Spaces into Food Gardens at the Time of Covid-19 Quarantine: all the Benefits of Plants in this Difficult and Unprecedented Period

Sowing social inclusion for marginalised residents of a social housing development through a community garden

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