Moderation effect of visible urban greenery on the association between neighbourhood deprivation and subjective well-being: Evidence from Hong Kong

Yang, Yiyang; Peng, Chenhong; Yeung, Cheuk Yui; Ren, Chao; Luo, Hao; Lü, Yi; Yip, Paul; Webster, Chris

doi:10.1016/j.landurbplan.2022.104660

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“…We included a set of individual characteristics as controlled variables (Ng et al, 2021; Schwanen & Wang, 2014; Song et al, 2022; Yang et al, 2023), such as age, gender, educational status (below junior high school, high school and junior college, bachelor's degree or above), average personal annual income, and frequency of changing work. Table 1 provides summary statistics for all variables.…”

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“…In the literature, the neighbourhood environment (NE), among various aspects of urban factors, has long been recognised as a powerful determinant of people's well‐being (Barton et al, 2020; Diez, Roux, & Mair, 2010; Lauwers et al, 2021; Yang et al, 2023), including migrants' SWB (Dong & Qin, 2017; Mouratidis & Yiannakou, 2022; Zhang & Zhang, 2017). Many studies have unveiled the well‐being effects of a range of NE factors, including physical aspects, such as building density (Mouratidis, 2018), exposure to greenness (Liu et al, 2021; Yang et al, 2023), and access to basic amenities (Gao et al, 2022; Zhang et al, 2022), and social ones, such as neighbourly interactions (Liu, Zhang, Liu, et al, 2017), social capital (Clark & Lisowski, 2018; Yip et al, 2007), residential segregation (Liu et al, 2018, 2015), and poverty concentration (Mouratidis & Yiannakou, 2022; te Lintelo et al, 2018).…”

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How does the neighbourhood environment influence migrants' subjective well‐being in urban China?

Cheng,

Su,

2023

Population Space and Place

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This study investigates the role of sense of place (SoP) in the relationship between the neighbourhood environment (NE) and subjective well‐being (SWB), focusing on Chinese migrants who face spatial and cultural displacement. Beyond previous research, we further consider the influence of residential length. Surveying 716 migrants in Wuhan in 2018, we explore the dynamic place mechanisms underlying the association between the NE and SWB. Our findings reveal that the physical and social aspects of the NE, particularly walkability and social integration, significantly impact migrants' SWB. Moreover, SoP mediates the relationship between the NE and SWB, highlighting the social production function of people and places in communities. Long‐term residence does not directly affect migrants' SWB, yet just indirectly influence SWB through SoP. This underscores the ongoing pertinence and significance of SoP, connecting residential stability to positive social implications. This study concludes that the place mechanism underlying the association between the NE and migrants' SWB operates both through migrants' emotional connections to a specific place (SoP) and the reinforcement of place experience resulting from a longer duration of residence. To establish inclusive communities, we propose planning and governance measures that enhance space quality, empower neighbourhoods to foster SoP, strengthen residential stability, and improve migrants' SWB.

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How does the neighbourhood environment influence migrants' subjective well‐being in urban China?

Cheng,

Su,

2023

Population Space and Place

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“…Several studies have examined the impact of urbanization on youth mental health in Hong Kong, with mixed results [12,13 ▪▪ ,14 ▪ ,15 ▪▪ ,16 ▪▪ ]. Some studies have found a positive association between urbanization and mental health problems among youth in Hong Kong.…”

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“…However, other studies have found no association or even a negative association between urbanization and youth mental health in Hong Kong. Yang et al [15 ▪▪ ] conducted a study examining the impact of visible urban greenery on the association between neighborhood deprivation and subjective well being (SWB). Using data from the first wave (2015) of the Hong Kong Panel Survey for Poverty Alleviation, the study objectively measured different aspects of urban greenery, including overall greenery, visible greenery, and park proximity.…”

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The impact of urbanization on youth mental health in Hong Kong

Cheung,

Fong,

Xiang

2024

Current Opinion in Psychiatry

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Purpose of review Urbanization is a multifaceted process that can have both positive and negative effects on mental health, especially in adolescents. This paper attempts to summarize the impact of urbanization on youth mental health in Hong Kong. Recent findings Several studies have shown that urbanization is associated with an increased risk of youth mental health problems in Hong Kong. Psychosocial factors like perceived stress, social isolation, and exposure to environmental pollutants may contribute to a negative association between urbanization and mental health issues. Academic pressure, poor transparency and accessibility to mental health services in Hong Kong further exacerbate youth's mental health wellbeing. Environmental factors like housing conditions, green spaces, and visible urban greenery have been found to influence mental health outcomes. Existing empirical studies have found a positive association between urbanization and mental health problems, while others have found no association or even a negative association. Summary Further research is warranted to investigate the complex relationship between urbanization and youth mental health in Hong Kong. Exploration of effective interventions is necessary to mitigate the negative impacts of urbanization on youth mental health. Understanding this relationship can inform health policy-making and formulate interventions to promote youth's mental health well being in the short-and long run.

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“…NDVI and FVC, as indicators from a top-down perspective that use remote sensing satellite images, cannot effectively represent the level of greenery seen from a human perspective at the street scale, while GVI can compensate for the shortcomings of NDVI and FVC by using street view images as data. Furthermore, as proposed by Yang et al, the evaluation of urban greening should incorporate various factors and vertical dimension greening indicators to assess the extent of visible street greening [27]. Hence, considering the three dimensions of ecology, society, and landscape [28], we comprehensively considered whether these indicators are well represented in street view images, how they can be quantitatively measured, whether they are clearly perceived by people, and other factors.…”

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Quantifying the Impact of Street Greening during Full-Leaf Seasons on Emotional Perception: Guidelines for Resident Well-Being

Hao,

Li,

Han

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Quantifying the emotional impact of street greening during the full-leaf seasons in spring, summer, and fall is important for well-being-focused urban construction. Current emotional perception models usually focus on the influence of objects identified through semantic segmentation of street view images and lack explanation. Therefore, interpretability models that quantify street greening’s emotional effects are needed. This study aims to measure and explain the influence of street greening on emotions to help urban planners make decisions. This would improve the living environment, foster positive emotions, and help residents recover from negative emotions. In Hangzhou, China, we used the Baidu Map API to obtain street view images when plants were in the full-leaf state. Semantic segmentation was used to separate plant parts from street view images, enabling the calculation of the Green View Index, Plant Level Diversity, Plant Color Richness, and Tree–Sky View Factor. We created a dataset specifically designed for the purpose of emotional perception, including four distinct categories: pleasure, relaxation, boredom, and anxiety. This dataset was generated through a combination of machine learning algorithms and human evaluation. Scores range from 1 to 5, with higher values indicating stronger emotions and lower values indicating less intense ones. The random forest model and Shapley Additive Explanation (SHAP) algorithm were employed to identify the key indicators that affect emotions. Emotions were most affected by the Plant Level Diversity and Green View Index. These indicators and emotions have an intricate non-linear relationship. Specifically, a higher Green View Index (often indicating the presence of 20–35 fully grown trees within a 200 m range in street view images) and a greater Plant Level Diversity significantly promoted positive emotional responses. Our study provided local planning departments with support for well-being-focused urban planning and renewal decisions. Based on our research, we recommend the following actions: (1) increase the amount of visible green in areas with a low Green View Index; (2) plant seasonal and flowering plants like camellia, ginkgo, and goldenrain trees to enhance the diversity and colors; (3) trim plants in areas with low safety perception to improve visibility; (4) introduce evergreen plants like cinnamomum camphor, osmanthus, and pine.

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Moderation effect of visible urban greenery on the association between neighbourhood deprivation and subjective well-being: Evidence from Hong Kong

Cited by 16 publications

References 114 publications

How does the neighbourhood environment influence migrants' subjective well‐being in urban China?

How does the neighbourhood environment influence migrants' subjective well‐being in urban China?

The impact of urbanization on youth mental health in Hong Kong

Quantifying the Impact of Street Greening during Full-Leaf Seasons on Emotional Perception: Guidelines for Resident Well-Being

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