Research on leisure behavior,noise environment,and psychological stress of cross-city residents:A space-time behavioral perspective
With the regional integration,the population of cross-city commuting residents is gradually increasing.This growth has led to a rise in mental health issues stemming from behavioral patterns and environmental pollution that impact these cross-city residents.This study focuses on the cross-city commuting residents between Zhongshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.Using dynamic monitoring and tracking methods,including spatiotemporal activity diaries,portable real-time sound sensors,and GPS tracking devices,this study employs a mixed approach that combines quantitative and qualitative methods.Given that psychological stress plays a significant role in individuals'mental health,this research examines the relationship among leisure behaviors,noise environments,and psychological stress by analyzing activity units.The results indicate that the relationship between objective noise exposure and psychological stress levels at the activity level is not significant for cross-city residents.Instead,subjective noise perception acts as a mediator between objective noise exposure and psychological stress.Different leisure locations and types have varying effects on alleviating psychological stress.In Zhongshan,cross-city residents experience higher stress levels outside their community due to noisy environments despite better housing conditions,while in Zhuhai,lower noise levels during leisure activities provide a less stressful environment.The work,residence,commuting,and leisure activities of cross-city residents are interrelated.Long work hours and commuting on weekdays impose high spatiotemporal restrictions on leisure and contribute to increased psychological stress,underscoring the importance of weekend leisure activities for stress relief.However,the weekend leisure activities of cross-city residents are influenced by both spatiotemporal constraints and active adjustments.On one hand,they often face high spatiotemporal constraints and are forced into noisy leisure environments;on the other hand,they can actively adjust their weekend leisure activities,thereby achieving better leisure-related acoustic environments and effectively relieving psychological stress through cross-city leisure activities.By integrating multi-source data and mixed methods,this study provides new theoretical and methodological perspectives for understanding the relationship among noise environmental exposure,subjective perception,and psychological stress in diverse leisure contexts for cross-city populations.Additionally,it provides policy implications for relieving psychological stress and enhancing mental health for cross-city populations through offering more leisure opportunities,improving leisure environments,and minimizing travel constraints.These strategies will improve cross-city residents'leisure environments and mental health.
leisureenvironmental exposureenvironmental perceptionacoustic environmentmental healthGuangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
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