Green space, health and wellbeing: making space for individual agency

被引:131
作者
Bell, Sarah L. [1 ]
Phoenix, Cassandra [1 ]
Lovell, Rebecca [1 ]
Wheeler, Benedict W. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Exeter, Sch Med, European Ctr Environm & Human Hlth, Knowledge Spa, Truro TR1 3HD, Treliske, England
关键词
Green space; Wellbeing; Health; Individual agency; Connectedness with nature; PUBLIC OPEN SPACES; PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY; URBAN GREEN; RESTORATIVE EXPERIENCES; THERAPEUTIC LANDSCAPES; NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS; MENTAL-HEALTH; OLDER-PEOPLE; LIFE-SPAN; PLACE;
D O I
10.1016/j.healthplace.2014.10.005
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
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 through exploring two often overlooked aspects of individual agency: the influence of shifting life circumstances on personal wellbeing priorities and place practices, and the role of personal orientations to nature in shaping how green space wellbeing opportunities are perceived and experienced. It suggests such efforts could provide more nuanced insights into the complex, personal factors that define and drive individual choices regarding the use of green spaces for wellbeing over time, thereby strengthening our understanding of the salutogenic potential (and limits) of green spaces. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:287 / 292
页数:6
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