Background: While it is well-established that exposure to dampness or mold in homes
negatively affects physical health, the association with mental health remains less well …

Urban environment (eg greenspaces, air pollution and traffic noise) and individuals'
behaviours (eg physical activity) have all been associated with mental wellbeing. The large …

The value of linking urban environment and subjective well-being (SWB) is now well
recognized. But whether the geographical context inside and outside the neighborhood has …

To achieve sustainable development, the improvement of villagers' subjective well-being
has become the main policy goal of urban village renewal. However, the mechanism of how …

Introduction Although people spend most of the day in their home environment, the focus of
research in environmental psychology to date has been on factors outside the home …

Background Poor housing conditions pose significant risks to the health of persons with
disabilities. However, it is not well understood how and for whom the relationship between …

The specific nature of the seafaring occupation keeps seafarers away from partners and
shore life for long periods at sea. Therefore, seafarers suffer many challenges in the …

There is a consensus toward quantitative environmental design in the information age, but
the content and specific practices of its quantification have yet to be systematically studied …

Mental disorders are a growing problem worldwide, putting pressure on healthcare systems
and wider society. Anxiety and depression are estimated to cost the global economy US $1 …

With its subsidy retention fund, the city of Ghent targets homeowners, who live in a dwelling
of bad quality and do not have the resources to renovate or move out. Being in this no …