Green space quality and health: a systematic review
(1) Background: As cities densify, researcher and policy focus is intensifying on which green
space types and qualities are important for health. We conducted a systematic review to …
space types and qualities are important for health. We conducted a systematic review to …
[HTML][HTML] Green space and loneliness: A systematic review with theoretical and methodological guidance for future research
Persistent loneliness troubles people across the life span, with prevalence as high as 61%
in some groups. Urban greening may help to reduce the population health impacts of …
in some groups. Urban greening may help to reduce the population health impacts of …
[HTML][HTML] Nature's contributions in coping with a pandemic in the 21st century: A narrative review of evidence during COVID-19
While COVID-19 lockdowns have slowed coronavirus transmission, such structural
measures also have unintended consequences on mental and physical health. Growing …
measures also have unintended consequences on mental and physical health. Growing …
Perceptions of green space usage, abundance, and quality of green space were associated with better mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic among residents …
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted both physical and mental health. This
study aimed to understand whether exposure to green space buffered against stress and …
study aimed to understand whether exposure to green space buffered against stress and …
More green, less lonely? A longitudinal cohort study
Background Urban greening may reduce loneliness by offering opportunities for solace,
social reconnection and supporting processes such as stress relief. We (i) assessed …
social reconnection and supporting processes such as stress relief. We (i) assessed …
Green infrastructure inequality in the context of COVID-19: Taking parks and trails as examples
Urban green infrastructures play a critical role in enhancing the well-being of residents, yet
their equitable access remains a concern, particularly during the COVID-19 outbreak. There …
their equitable access remains a concern, particularly during the COVID-19 outbreak. There …
[HTML][HTML] Mindful engagement, psychological restoration, and connection with nature in constrained nature experiences
Research indicates that heightened individual engagement in nature can improve
psychological benefits of nature experiences, yet the current literature lacks robust …
psychological benefits of nature experiences, yet the current literature lacks robust …
How the COVID-19 pandemic changed patterns of green infrastructure use: a scoping review
A Bristowe, M Heckert - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of green infrastructure (GI) has been established as a way to alleviate stress and
the COVID-19 pandemic has placed a new emphasis on the importance of GI as both a …
the COVID-19 pandemic has placed a new emphasis on the importance of GI as both a …
Who started, stopped, and continued participating in outdoor recreation during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States? Results from a national panel study
The COVID-19 pandemic has been proposed as a catalyst for many US residents to re-
engage in outdoor recreation or engage in outdoor recreation for the first time. This …
engage in outdoor recreation or engage in outdoor recreation for the first time. This …
[HTML][HTML] Green and blue spaces, COVID-19 lockdowns, and mental health: an Australian population-based longitudinal analysis
Australia experienced some of the world's longest and most stringent lockdowns during the
COVID-19 pandemic. While lockdown measures had consequences for mental health …
COVID-19 pandemic. While lockdown measures had consequences for mental health …