Higher levels of greenness and biodiversity associate with greater subjective wellbeing in adults living in Melbourne, Australia
Journal article
Mavoa, Suzanne, Davern, Melanie, Breed, Martin and Hahs, Amy. (2019). Higher levels of greenness and biodiversity associate with greater subjective wellbeing in adults living in Melbourne, Australia. Health and Place. 57, pp. 321-329. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.05.006
Authors | Mavoa, Suzanne, Davern, Melanie, Breed, Martin and Hahs, Amy |
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Abstract | Natural environments may be important for subjective wellbeing, yet evidence is sparse and measures of nature are unspecific. We used linear regression models to investigate the relationship between greenness, biodiversity and blue space and subjective wellbeing in 4,912 adults living in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia. Greenness (overall, private and public) and biodiversity associated with subjective wellbeing. In particular, we highlight the importance of the private greenness-subjective wellbeing association. Our work has implications for urban policy and planning in the context of increased urban densification. |
Keywords | subjective wellbeing; biodiversity; greenness; blue space; private greenness; public greenness |
Year | 2019 |
Journal | Health and Place |
Journal citation | 57, pp. 321-329 |
Publisher | Elsevier Ltd |
ISSN | 1353-8292 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.05.006 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85066258137 |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 321-329 |
Funder | National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 28 May 2019 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 03 May 2019 |
Deposited | 10 Dec 2021 |
Grant ID | NHMRC/1121035 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8x2yw/higher-levels-of-greenness-and-biodiversity-associate-with-greater-subjective-wellbeing-in-adults-living-in-melbourne-australia
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