Global Trends in Green Space and Senior Mental Health Studies: Bibliometric Review

Wu, Xialu; Shen, Yu-Sheng; Cui, Shenghui

doi:10.3390/ijerph20021316

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“…Older adults, as a vulnerable group of people to epidemic diseases, rarely use green space due to the dread of infection ( 57 ). They are subject to the negative impacts of social isolation, dread of disease, despair ( 17 ), and depression ( 58 ). Providing green spaces in the vicinity of areas where a large number of older people live can satisfy their need for greenery, prevent social isolation, despair, and increase social interactions ( 20 ).…”

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Green space and the health of the older adult during pandemics: a narrative review on the experience of COVID-19

Tabrizi,

Lak,

Moussavi.A

2023

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionAging is an inevitable process that leads to changes in various dimensions of older adult life, including physical, psychological, and social aspects. Unfortunately, older adults are more susceptible to health problems caused by adverse experiences such as the Corona outbreak.AimThe current study examines the lived experience of older adults in facing the conditions of the Corona epidemic to see how green spaces at various scales can influence the physical and mental health of this group.MethodRelevant articles published, from 2019 to February 17, 2023, were searched using in the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Eligible studies published in English and all studies passed a quality evaluation.ResultIn the final search, 40 articles were selected and analyzed. The majority of studies conducted during the pandemic categorized the impact of green spaces on the health of older adults into three main categories: Place-based attribute, Process, and Function.ConclusionThe findings of this study demonstrated that people were using private green spaces (gardens, balconies, etc.), small local green public spaces, sitting and gathering spaces in the neighborhood, nearby open spaces, and urban green-blue spaces throughout the epidemic era. They visited green spaces outside the city and urban areas, including urban gardens, agricultural areas, forestlands, and pastures. In this research, we investigated the characteristics of these spaces and classified them into four physical categories: urban landscape, land use, activity, movement, and accessibility. The results showed that exposure to nature or green space improved physical and mental health and increased attention and decision-making quality in older people. We have proposed design implications recommendations for crises to improve safety, security, and social capital by increasing the safe access of older adults to diverse and high-quality green spaces on different scales, which will ultimately enhance the physical and mental health of people in different age groups.

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Green space and the health of the older adult during pandemics: a narrative review on the experience of COVID-19

Tabrizi,

Lak,

Moussavi.A

2023

Front. Public Health

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“…While the number of publications regarding greenspace has risen ( 13 , 14 ), definitions of greenspace often vary across disciplines, leading to different understandings of greenspace and difficulties in making comparisons ( 4 ). A review regarding greenspace definitions in scientific studies identified two main interpretations of greenspace, but also underlines that no single definition of greenspace is generally applicable.…”

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“…The contribution of greenspaces to the improvement of mental health has been investigated in a growing number of publications (12)(13)(14). Especially in urban areas, where the risk for mental illnesses is generally higher compared to rural areas greenspaces contribute to better health outcomes (15).…”

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Current methodologies of greenspace exposure and mental health research—a scoping review

Freymueller,

Schmid,

Senkler

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionGreenspaces can provide an important resource for human mental health. A growing body of literature investigates the interaction and the influence of diverse greenspace exposures. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the complex connection between greenspace and mental health, a variety of perspectives and methodological combinations are needed. The aim of this review is to assess the current methodologies researching greenspace and mental health.MethodsA scoping review was conducted. Four electronic databases (Pubmed, Embase, PsycInfo, Web of Science) were searched for relevant studies. A wide range of greenspace and mental health keywords were included to provide a comprehensive representation of the body of research. Relevant information on publication characteristics, types of greenspaces, mental health outcomes, and measurements of greenspace exposure and mental health was extracted and assessed.Results338 studies were included. The included studies encompassed a multitude of methods, as well as outcomes for both greenspace and mental health. 28 combinations were found between seven categories each for greenspace and mental health assessment. Some pairings such as geoinformation systems for greenspace assessment and questionnaires investigating mental health were used much more frequently than others, implying possible research gaps. Furthermore, we identified problems and inconsistences in reporting of greenspace types and mental health outcomes.DiscussionThe identified methodological variety is a potential for researching the complex connections between greenspace and mental health. Commonly used combinations can provide important insights. However, future research needs to emphasize other perspectives in order to understand how to create living environments with mental health benefits. For this purpose, interdisciplinary research is necessary.

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“…Due to rapid urbanization, high population density, and limited urban area, the well-being of city dwellers is also a worry (Lu et al, 2023). The study of the relationship between green spaces and mental health, particularly for seniors, has grown in popularity, with the United States, China, and the United Kingdom leading the way in relevant publications (Wu et al, 2023). Human development and population density are intimately linked to urban green space patterns (Bille et al, 2023).…”

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Governing green open space in indonesia: barriers and opportunities to enhancing enviromental quality

Yusuf,

Kurniasih,

Saputra

2023

otoritas

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This article discusses the enhancing of governing green open space in Indonesia. It began by looking at the current condition of green open space in Indonesia, highlighting the barriers faced in governing these areas, looking at opportunities to enhancing, and making recommendations to improve green open space governance. Literature review on governance frameworks that can maximize the potential of green open spaces in Indonesia. The results of this study show that there are several constraints in governing green open spaces, including less awareness and understanding among stakeholders, limited funding and resources, inadequate urban planning, limited community involvement, limited law enforcement and monitoring, urbanization and land scarcity, and weak coordination among government agencies in their management bodies. Our findings point to opportunities in governing greenspace areas, by learning from successful projects, exploring global good practices; innovative financing and partnerships; integrating greenspace into urban planning for cohesive neighborhoods; engaging communities for long-term success and shared responsibility; raising awareness of the value of greenspace through educational campaigns; and utilizing technology for data-driven decision-making and community participation. These opportunities contribute to policy recommendations that can be used by the central government and local governments to improve green open space governance in Indonesia.

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Global Trends in Green Space and Senior Mental Health Studies: Bibliometric Review

Cited by 4 publications

References 62 publications

Green space and the health of the older adult during pandemics: a narrative review on the experience of COVID-19

Green space and the health of the older adult during pandemics: a narrative review on the experience of COVID-19

Current methodologies of greenspace exposure and mental health research—a scoping review

Governing green open space in indonesia: barriers and opportunities to enhancing enviromental quality

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