Green space quality and health: a systematic review

PY Nguyen, T Astell-Burt, H Rahimi-Ardabili… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
(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 …

[HTML][HTML] Green space and loneliness: A systematic review with theoretical and methodological guidance for future research

T Astell-Burt, T Hartig, IGNE Putra, R Walsan… - Science of the total …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Nature's contributions in coping with a pandemic in the 21st century: A narrative review of evidence during COVID-19

SM Labib, MHEM Browning, A Rigolon… - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
While COVID-19 lockdowns have slowed coronavirus transmission, such structural
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 …

CE Reid, ES Rieves, K Carlson - PloS one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
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 …

More green, less lonely? A longitudinal cohort study

T Astell-Burt, T Hartig, S Eckermann… - International journal …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Background Urban greening may reduce loneliness by offering opportunities for solace,
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

Y Wu, YD Wei, M Liu, I García - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Mindful engagement, psychological restoration, and connection with nature in constrained nature experiences

R Macaulay, K Lee, K Johnson, K Williams - Landscape and Urban …, 2022 - Elsevier
Research indicates that heightened individual engagement in nature can improve
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 …

Who started, stopped, and continued participating in outdoor recreation during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States? Results from a national panel study

BD Taff, WL Rice, B Lawhon, P Newman - Land, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Green and blue spaces, COVID-19 lockdowns, and mental health: an Australian population-based longitudinal analysis

A Li, A Mansour, R Bentley - Health & Place, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …