Dynamics geographical context of mental well-being impacts of residents'green space contact:Research progress and analytical framework
Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of urban green space for mental well-being.Geographical context and residents'interactions with this context largely determine whether and how residents engage with green spaces,subsequently influencing mental well-being.In contrast to the physical health effects,the mental well-being impacts of green spaces often exhibit more pronounced micro-level spatiotemporal sensitivity and individual variability,making it essential to conduct a more detailed analysis considering the uncertain geographic context problem starting from short-term mental health.Building upon the increasingly profound spatial implications in existing research on the impact of green spaces on mental well-being,this paper takes into account the subjectivity of residents'daily lives and the uncertain geographic context problem,and draws on individuals'general decision-making and action processes,proposing a geographical context"chain"for the experiences of contacting with green spaces.This framework divides the intricate geographical context into three interconnected components:"self-selection""paths to visit"and"engagement",aiming to construct a framework for analyzing mental well-being effects of residents from green space based on geographical context.To systematically and accurately assess how residents obtain actual mental well-being effects from green spaces in real daily lives,this study provides new inspiration for solving uncertain geographic context problem,and contributing to establishing a theoretical foundation and a practical approach for researching.
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