Evaluating the association between urban green spaces and subjective well-being in Mexico city during the COVID-19 pandemic

Huerta, Carolina Mayen; Utomo, Ariane

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102606

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“…For example, the results of Ayala-Azcárraga et al (2019) recent survey of users of nine urban parks in Mexico City suggested that access to UGS is a strong predictor of the use of parks and self-reported well-being. These results are similar to those of a cross-sectional study that analyzed the association between UGS use and subjective well-being in Mexico City, which also suggested a positive association between frequent use and subjective well-being during the pandemic ( Mayen Huerta and Utomo, 2021 ).…”

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“…Although proximity—the spatial dimension of access—is the primary predictor of use ( Schipperijn et al, 2010 , Wolch et al, 2013 ), it is important to highlight social accessibility (e.g., social restrictions, perceptions, and customs) as another determinant of UGS use ( Talen and Anselin, 2016 ). It is also essential to evaluate UGS quality, which is connected to people’s willingness to use such spaces ( Mayen Huerta and Utomo, 2021 , Moran et al, 2022 ; Van Herzele et al, 2003; Wolch et al, 2014 ). To maximize UGS use and improve environmental equity, further research that incorporates social and quality considerations is needed to advance comprehensive urban planning policies to produce a just, resilient, and healthy city.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…After the coronavirus outbreak, access to UGS became increasingly important in Mexico City as the city government imposed mobility restrictions and opted to close some recreation sites with increased risk of contagion ( CDMX (Producer), 2020 , Mayen Huerta and Utomo, 2021 ). A recent study conducted by Mayen Huerta and Cafagna (2021) in Mexico City suggests that lack of access to UGS was a key reason for reduced UGS use during the first COVID-19 lockdown (March 2020), with people who lived far away from parks or whose closest green space had closed using such spaces less often.…”

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“…The contributions of D1 and D2 to the regression models were also confirmed. Thus, it is important to consider the activities and goals that drive individuals to visit green spaces [26,52]. In agreement with our expectations, individuals who tend to visit green spaces more frequently are more capable of perceiving their emotional well-being and, consequently, of receiving greater benefits from the green space experience.…”

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Assessing Emotional Responses to the Spatial Quality of Urban Green Spaces through Self-Report and Face Recognition Measures

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Although creating a high-quality urban green space (UGS) is of considerable importance in public health, few studies have used individuals’ emotions to evaluate the UGS quality. This study aims to conduct a multidimensional emotional assessment method of UGS from the perspective of spatial quality. Panoramic videos of 15 scenes in the West Lake Scenic Area were displayed to 34 participants. For each scene, 12 attributes regarding spatial quality were quantified, including perceived plant attributes, spatial structure attributes, and experiences of UGS. Then, the Self-Assessment-Manikin (SAM) scale and face recognition model were used to measure people’s valence-arousal emotion values. Among all the predictors, the percentages of water and plants were the most predictive indicators of emotional responses measured by SAM scale, while the interpretation rate of the model measured by face recognition was insufficiently high. Concerning gender differences, women experienced a significantly higher valence than men. Higher percentages of water and plants, larger sizes, approximate shape index, and lower canopy densities were often related to positive emotions. Hence, designers must consider all structural attributes of green spaces, as well as enrich visual perception and provide various activities while creating a UGS. In addition, we suggest combining both physiological and psychological methods to assess emotional responses in future studies. Because the face recognition model can provide objective measurement of emotional responses, and the self-report questionnaire is much easier to administer and can be used as a supplement.

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“…It appears that users of UGS were able to improve their physical health and meet their social interaction needs during the pandemic [35]. The results of an online survey conducted in Mexico City, Mexico by Huerta and Utomo (2021) similarly showed that the use of UGS during the pandemic contributed to improved subjective well-being among individuals [36]. Poortinga et al (2021) analyzed a Welsh government survey on the health of the UK Welsh population and found that the use of UGS contributed to people's improved subjective well-being and sense of health during the pandemic, regardless of age or gender [37].…”

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Use of Urban Green Spaces in the Context of Lifestyle Changes during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Tokyo

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020 drastically changed urban lifestyles. Workers were forced to minimize commuting to their workplaces, older adults were banned from using meeting facilities, and children were prohibited from going to school. The consequent lack of exercise, accumulated stress, and reduced well-being are likely to have become problems, which may be improved by using urban green spaces (UGS). This study clarified the characteristics of users of UGS in Tokyo during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on telecommuters, older adults, and families with children. An online questionnaire survey was conducted among Tokyo residents, and 3085 responses were obtained. A binomial logistic regression analysis was conducted with the use and evaluation of UGS as the objective variables. The results showed that older adults and families with children who had been using UGS before the pandemic and telecommuters who newly started using UGS during the pandemic used UGS differently. Older adults and families with children tended to use small parks and appreciated human connections. Telecommuters often used greenways, temples, and shrines, valuing stress-reducing functions. Given that a changing lifestyle brings new UGS users new preferences, urban planners should consider that UGS require change with the time.

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Evaluating the association between urban green spaces and subjective well-being in Mexico city during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 44 publications

References 77 publications

Rethinking the distribution of urban green spaces in Mexico City: Lessons from the COVID-19 outbreak

Rethinking the distribution of urban green spaces in Mexico City: Lessons from the COVID-19 outbreak

Assessing Emotional Responses to the Spatial Quality of Urban Green Spaces through Self-Report and Face Recognition Measures

Use of Urban Green Spaces in the Context of Lifestyle Changes during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Tokyo

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