Why garden? – Attitudes and the perceived health benefits of home gardening

Chalmin-Pui, Lauriane Suyin; Griffiths, Alistair; Roe, Jenny; Heaton, Timothy J; Cameron, Ross

doi:10.1016/j.cities.2021.103118

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“…However, it should be noted that this study specifically targeted allotment gardeners and not other types of gardeners, nor the general public and was part of a larger case-control study. Nonetheless, our results are in line with those from Wood and colleagues (2016) in addition to other cross-sectional studies that examined gardening behavior and health outcomes that encompass depression, such as mental health [ 36 ] and well-being [ 66 , 67 ]. While mental health and well-being are not the same as depression risk per se, questionnaires used to assess these health outcomes often include depression or symptoms of depression as an aspect within their assessment [ 68 , 69 ].…”

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confidence: 92%

Urban Nature and Public Health: How Nature Exposure and Sociocultural Background Relate to Depression Risk

Jakstis

Fischer

2021

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As the world’s population becomes more urbanized, there is an associated decrease in nature exposure and a rise in noncommunicable diseases, including depression. Previous cross-sectional studies examining urban nature exposure and depression have reported favorable associations. However, many of these studies rely primarily on nature exposure metrics that measure the intensity of nature exposure, while other dimensions of urban nature exposure remain understudied. Therefore, in a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based case study targeting a general urban population (n = 282), we examined the relationship between two less commonly studied urban nature exposure variables (i.e., gardening behavior and greenspace visit frequency) and depression risk while also considering sociocultural background (multivariate logistic regression model). Results indicated that being a gardener was significantly associated with a reduced odds of being at risk of depression and that having a family migration history, but not a self-migration history, was associated with increased odds of being at risk of depression. In the examination of neighborhood socialization frequency and depression risk, we did not determine any significant association. The results of this study, therefore, highlight the importance of considering both people’s sociocultural backgrounds and urban nature exposure in more detail to help plan for and support healthier cities in the future.

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confidence: 92%

Urban Nature and Public Health: How Nature Exposure and Sociocultural Background Relate to Depression Risk

Jakstis

Fischer

2021

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“…Horticulturists understand the value of gardens, gardening and plants for all aspects of our wellbeing. The evidence for this has been furthered by many recent studies, such as Chalmin-Pui et al (2020, 2021a and De Bell et al (2020), with the subject also summarised in Griffiths & Keightley (2020). Such benefits have also been highlighted as part of the significant contribution that horticulture makes to the UK economy and society (Oxford Economics, 2018).…”

Section: Gardens Gardening and Wellbeingmentioning

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Can horticulturists save the world?: A reflection on the curation of plant collections

Upson

2021

Sibbaldia

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Having worked with plant collections for 30 years perspectives change, particularly as we face increasing environmental challenges. Collections celebrate plant diversity whether it’s grown for science, conservation, education or for joy. These all remain strong and valid reasons, whilst the increasing awareness of environmental issues and notably the challenges of a changing climate bring a new emphasis. Horticulturists have been at the forefront of recognising these impacts, adapting our management and noting the changing behaviour of plants. In our collections, cultivated plants will be increasingly important as we adapt and mitigate, placing a new emphasis on conserving and utilising them. Connected is the increased recognition of the value of plants and green spaces to our well-being. These challenges raise the importance and relevance of plant diversity and horticulture to the wider society. So can horticulturists save the World? We will certainly have a major contribution to make.

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“…Numerous studies have demonstrated that UGSs were perceived as a preventative infrastructure for human health before pandemics or crises (7). For example, a study in the UK found that residents with existing health problems particularly acknowledged the benefits of gardening, and the health benefits increased their frequency of gardening (24). A study in China also demonstrated that visitors' perceived restoration and mental health from some green spaces directly affect their visit intentions (25).…”

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Factors Affecting Perceived Health Benefits and Use Behaviors in Urban Green Spaces During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Southern China Megacities

Luo

Hou

et al. 2021

Front. Public Health

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has alienated people from urban green spaces (UGSs) that have various health outcomes for humans. However, little is known about the influential factors of perceived health benefits and use behaviors in UGSs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to explore the key factors that influence perceived health benefits and use behaviors in UGSs and to assess the mediating role of place attachment in relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic in Chinese megacities.Methods: We conducted an online questionnaire survey from December 2020 to March 2021 in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, China. Six multiple regression models were constructed to investigate the main factors by which UGSs influence citizens' perceived health benefits and use behaviors. Four mediation models were established using the structural equation modeling (SEM) method to explore the mediating effect of place attachment.Results: A total of 628 questionnaires were included in the analysis. The results revealed that some UGS components (green space access, maintenance, and soundscape) significantly affected perceived health benefits for citizens (physical, mental, and social health) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conversely, use behaviors (frequency of visits, duration of visits, and activity intensity) were mainly affected by the sociodemographic context but less affected by UGS components. In addition, UGS components were found to significantly predict place attachment, which in turn influenced the perceived health benefits, frequency, and duration of visits.Conclusions: This study distinguished the key factors that affect perceived health benefits and use behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic: green space access, maintenance, soundscape, and sociodemographic characteristics. Place attachment still needs to be considered when discussing how to encourage citizens to visit UGSs during the pandemic. These findings provide implications for policymakers and landscape planners regarding design and management measures for UGSs that are conducive to coping with pandemics.

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Why garden? – Attitudes and the perceived health benefits of home gardening

Cited by 100 publications

References 68 publications

Urban Nature and Public Health: How Nature Exposure and Sociocultural Background Relate to Depression Risk

Urban Nature and Public Health: How Nature Exposure and Sociocultural Background Relate to Depression Risk

Can horticulturists save the world?: A reflection on the curation of plant collections

Factors Affecting Perceived Health Benefits and Use Behaviors in Urban Green Spaces During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Southern China Megacities

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