The role of urban green space in promoting health and well-being is related to nature connectedness and biodiversity: Evidence from a two-factor mixed-design experiment

Gong, Chen; Yang, Rongtian; Li, Shuhua

doi:10.1016/j.landurbplan.2024.105020

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“…The current literature has further validated the connection between limited access to green spaces and increased stress levels, decreased physical activity, and poorer mental health, reinforcing the vital role of UGSs in urban life quality [5][6][7]. Gong et al [7] explored the relationship between urban green spaces, nature connectedness, and biodiversity, shedding light on how high-biodiversity green spaces can enhance well-being and green 2 of 11 space visitation, thus emphasizing the importance of understanding the multifaceted role of UGSs in promoting health.…”

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“…Recent research further illuminates this discussion. Gong et al [7] have shown that biodiversity and nature connectedness are crucial for health and well-being, highlighting the importance of diverse and biologically rich urban green spaces. Xu et al [27] demonstrate the mental health benefits of pocket parks, suggesting significant restorative effects on mental fatigue of even small green spaces.…”

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Understanding How Green Space Naturalness Impacts Public Well-Being: Prospects for Designing Healthier Cities

Bressane,

Silva,

Goulart

et al. 2024

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Statement of problem: Urbanization has brought significant advancements in human well-being; however, it poses challenges to urban green spaces (UGSs), affecting environmental quality and public health. Research gap: Previous studies have established the importance of UGSs for urban well-being but have not sufficiently explored how the naturalness of these spaces—ranging from untouched natural areas to human-designed landscapes—affects mental health outcomes in the context of developing countries, particularly Brazil. Purpose: This study aimed to bridge the research gap by investigating the relationship between the degree of naturalness in UGSs and mental health among residents of Brazilian metropolitan areas. Method: Data were collected through an online survey involving 2136 respondents from various Brazilian urban regions. The study used Welch’s ANOVA and Games–Howell post hoc tests to analyze the impact of UGS naturalness on mental health, considering depression, anxiety, and stress levels. Results and conclusions: The findings revealed that higher degrees of naturalness in UGSs significantly correlate with lower levels of mental distress. These results underscore the necessity of integrating natural elements into urban planning to enhance public health. Practical implications: Urban planners and policymakers are encouraged to prioritize the preservation and creation of naturalistic UGSs in urban environments to improve mental health outcomes. Future directions: Further research should explore the specific attributes of naturalness that most contribute to well-being and examine the scalability of these findings across different cultural and environmental contexts.

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Understanding How Green Space Naturalness Impacts Public Well-Being: Prospects for Designing Healthier Cities

Bressane,

Silva,

Goulart

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“…Landscape heterogeneity can also effectively influence tourists' perception of green spaces [21]. Although few studies have proposed a direct link between biodiversity and residents' well-being [15,22], some studies have also mentioned that increasing urban biodiversity can effectively improve the well-being of some residents [22,23], and herbaceous plants in urban green spaces are more attractive to tourists than fountains and other features [12,13]. Increasing plant diversity can therefore help to improve urban residents' perception of living things and their positive perception of urban green spaces.…”

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Drivers of Spontaneous Plant Communities in Urban Parks: A Case from Nanjing, China

Xu,

Dai,

Ding

et al. 2024

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Urban plant diversity is one of the key elements for sustainable urban development. Urban plant landscapes not only create a variety of experiences for residents but also have a positive effect on their physiology and psychology. In order to better introduce nature into urban green spaces, this study conducted a field survey in Nanjing, China, to analyze the current situation of spontaneous plants in Nanjing’s urban green spaces and propose a plant planning strategy that takes into account both ecology and residents’ well-being. This study surveyed the herbaceous plant resources in 96 sample plots in nine typical urban parks in Nanjing, and recorded 284 plant species in 192 genera and 78 families. The research results show that the differences in plant diversity, richness, and evenness among urban parks in Nanjing are significant; combined with cluster analysis and ranking results, the total area of urban parks, green space construction time, lighting conditions, and management frequency have an impact on plant communities. Further analysis of the species composition of plant communities showed that moderate management frequency in urban parks can increase plant diversity. With the advantages of both high ecological benefits and low management costs, a model of “artificial plants + native spontaneous plants” was finally proposed for the planting of herbaceous plants in sustainable urban green spaces.

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Vegetation diversity in structure, species or colour: Coupling effects of the different characteristics of urban green spaces on preference and perceived restoration

Hao,

Li,

et al. 2024

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The role of urban green space in promoting health and well-being is related to nature connectedness and biodiversity: Evidence from a two-factor mixed-design experiment

Cited by 13 publications

References 61 publications

Understanding How Green Space Naturalness Impacts Public Well-Being: Prospects for Designing Healthier Cities

Understanding How Green Space Naturalness Impacts Public Well-Being: Prospects for Designing Healthier Cities

Drivers of Spontaneous Plant Communities in Urban Parks: A Case from Nanjing, China

Vegetation diversity in structure, species or colour: Coupling effects of the different characteristics of urban green spaces on preference and perceived restoration

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