Impact of a low-cost urban green space intervention on wellbeing behaviours in older adults
A natural experimental study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15806779 |
|---|---|
| Authors | James S Benton (0000-0002-7129-550X, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, corresponding author), Simon Cotterill (0000-0001-5136-390X, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre), Sarah Cotterill (0000-0001-9605-9637), Jamie Anderson (University of Manchester), Vanessa G Macintyre (0000-0002-2818-9576, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre), Matthew Gittins (0000-0002-9888-1197, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre), Matthew Dennis (0000-0001-8569-6024, University of Manchester), Sarah Lindley (0000-0003-0581-4284, University of Manchester), David P French (0000-0002-7663-7804, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Pages | 100029-100029 |
| Publication date | 2021-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Wellbeing Space and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2666-5581 • E-ISSN: 2666-5581 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.wss.2021.100029 |
| OpenAlex | W3128650542 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 47 |
This study assessed the impact of low-cost physical changes to four urban amenity green spaces on older adults’ wellbeing behaviours (people taking notice of the environment, physical activity levels, social interactions), relative to eight matched comparison sites in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. Systematic observations were conducted at baseline, six- and twelve months, with a nested qualitative study. There was no evidence that the intervention increased observable wellbeing behaviours or use of these spaces. This study demonstrates the feasibility of robust natural experimental methods and highlights the need for more nuanced policy and practice recommendations for improving urban green spaces
Environmental health · Geography · Intervention (counseling · Natural (archaeology · Natural experiment · Urban green space · Computer Science · Medicine · Noise Effects and Management · Psychology · Urban Green Space and Health · Urban Transport and Accessibility · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 2.67 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |