Nature-based social prescribing in urban settings to improve social connectedness and mental well-being: a review
MA Leavell, JA Leiferman, M Gascon… - Current environmental …, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Recent reports of a “loneliness epidemic” in the USA are
growing along with a robust evidence base that suggests that loneliness and social isolation …
growing along with a robust evidence base that suggests that loneliness and social isolation …
A systematic review of the health and well-being impacts of school gardening: synthesis of quantitative and qualitative evidence
H Ohly, S Gentry, R Wigglesworth, A Bethel, R Lovell… - BMC Public Health, 2016 - Springer
Background School gardening programmes are increasingly popular, with suggested
benefits including healthier eating and increased physical activity. Our objectives were to …
benefits including healthier eating and increased physical activity. Our objectives were to …
The green care code: How nature connectedness and simple activities help explain pro‐nature conservation behaviours
M Richardson, HA Passmore, L Barbett… - People and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The biodiversity crisis demands greater engagement in pro‐nature conservation behaviours.
Research has examined factors which account for general pro‐environmental behaviour; …
Research has examined factors which account for general pro‐environmental behaviour; …
Public parks and wellbeing in urban areas of the United States
Sustainable development efforts in urban areas often focus on understanding and managing
factors that influence all aspects of health and wellbeing. Research has shown that public …
factors that influence all aspects of health and wellbeing. Research has shown that public …
Visiting green space is associated with mental health and vitality: A cross-sectional study in four european cities
M Van den Berg, M Van Poppel, I Van Kamp… - Health & place, 2016 - Elsevier
Many epidemiological studies have found that people living in environments with more
green space report better physical and mental health than those with less green space …
green space report better physical and mental health than those with less green space …
Benefits of nature contact for children
L Chawla - Journal of planning literature, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
This review examines different ways that contact with nature can contribute to the health and
well-being of children. Applying the capabilities approach to human development for a …
well-being of children. Applying the capabilities approach to human development for a …
[HTML][HTML] Green space and cognitive ageing: A retrospective life course analysis in the Lothian Birth Cohort 1936
International evidence suggests that green space has beneficial effects on general and
mental health but little is known about how lifetime exposure to green space influences …
mental health but little is known about how lifetime exposure to green space influences …
Green space, health and wellbeing: Making space for individual agency
This essay examines the assumptions of green space use underpinning much existing
green space and health research. It considers opportunities to move the field forward …
green space and health research. It considers opportunities to move the field forward …
Perception, acquisition and use of ecosystem services: Human behavior, and ecosystem management and policy implications
Ecosystem services, fundamental to livelihoods and well-being, are reshaping
environmental management and policy. However, the behavioral dimensions of ecosystem …
environmental management and policy. However, the behavioral dimensions of ecosystem …
Evaluating connection to nature and the relationship with conservation behaviour in children
J Hughes, M Richardson, R Lumber - Journal for Nature Conservation, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract 'Connection to nature'is a multidimensional trait thought to be important for
developing positive conservation behaviours, and strengthening people's connection to …
developing positive conservation behaviours, and strengthening people's connection to …