Community gardening: Basic psychological needs as mechanisms to enhance individual and community well-being
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Quested, Eleanor, Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Cecilie, Uren, Hannah, Hardcastle, Sarah J. and Ryan, Richard M.. (2018). Community gardening: Basic psychological needs as mechanisms to enhance individual and community well-being. Ecopsychology. 10(3), pp. 173 - 180. https://doi.org/10.1089/eco.2018.0002
Authors | Quested, Eleanor, Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Cecilie, Uren, Hannah, Hardcastle, Sarah J. and Ryan, Richard M. |
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Abstract | Community gardens have been associated with a number of positive outcomes, including community and individual well-being. We used self-determination theory as a framework to interpret the social-psychological characteristics of community gardens that may determine their role in sustaining need satisfaction and well-being. Semistructured face-to-face interviews were conducted with 5 experienced community gardeners and 10 aspiring community gardeners. Data were analyzed via a framework approach to thematic analysis. Findings support the proposition that satisfaction of community-level needs may be the precursor to communities and individuals experiencing well-being, via experiences of participating in community gardens. Findings have implications for how community-based interventions could be optimized via targeted integration of theories of motivation and perspectives of well-being. |
Year | 2018 |
Journal | Ecopsychology |
Journal citation | 10 (3), pp. 173 - 180 |
Publisher | Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Publishers |
ISSN | 1942-9347 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1089/eco.2018.0002 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85053932467 |
Page range | 173 - 180 |
Research Group | Institute for Positive Psychology and Education |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United States of America |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/89y52/community-gardening-basic-psychological-needs-as-mechanisms-to-enhance-individual-and-community-well-being
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