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Title: | The biophilia hypothesis explored: Regenerative urban green spaces and well-being in a Portuguese sample | Authors: | Lencastre, Marina Prieto Afonso Vidal, Diogo Guedes Estrada, Rui Barros, Nelson Maia, Rui Leandro Farinha-Marques, Paulo |
Keywords: | Biophilia; green spaces; well-being; regenerative; design | Issue Date: | 29-Apr-2022 | Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group | Project: | info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/OE/SFRH/BD/143238/2019/PT/Além do Verde: os jardins e parques urbanos na resposta aos desafios socioambientais contemporâneos. Estudo de caso da cidade do Porto | Serial title, monograph or event: | International Journal of Environmental Studies | Abstract: | This paper considers the relationship between biophilia and wellbeing in a sample of users of urban green spaces in the city of Porto (Portugal) as a case study. The biophilia hypothesis is explored through the responses of 131 participants in a survey. Users of urban green spaces valued their provision of quiet and shade, with a high diversity of plant species and tranquillity. The survey also found that being satisfied with urban green spaces enhances self-perceived health status, which means that being satisfied with a green space that fulfils users’ expectations can be a way to improve well-being in urban areas. Creating stimulating regenerative urban green spaces offers the possibility to experience significant connections to nature. | URI: | https://hdl.handle.net/10316/104351 | DOI: | 10.1080/00207233.2022.2067411 | Rights: | embargoedAccess |
Appears in Collections: | FCTUC Ciências da Vida - Artigos em Revistas Internacionais I&D CFE - Artigos em Revistas Internacionais |
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