Associations of public open space attributes with active and sedentary behaviors in dense urban areas: A systematic review of observational studies

M Motomura, MJ Koohsari, CY Lin, K Ishii, A Shibata… - Health & place, 2022 - Elsevier
In the context of rapid urbanization, public open spaces in dense urban areas are critical
built environment elements to support active lifestyles. Several reviews have explored the …

Third places for older adults' social engagement: A scoping review and research agenda

M Sugiyama, HW Chau, T Abe, Y Kato… - The …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background and Objectives Neighborhood places that facilitate older residents to
meet and interact (third places) receive an increasing research interest as studies have …

What entices older adults to parks? Identification of park features that encourage park visitation, physical activity, and social interaction

J Veitch, K Ball, E Rivera, V Loh, B Deforche… - Landscape and Urban …, 2022 - Elsevier
Parks are a key setting that can support the health and well-being of older adults through
facilitating physical activity and social interaction. However, park use among older adults is …

Differing perceptions of the youth and the elderly regarding cultural ecosystem services in urban parks: An exploration of the tour experience

K Zhang, X Tang, Y Zhao, B Huang, L Huang… - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Parks have become important spaces for supplying cultural ecosystem services (CESs) in
cities, and satisfying various needs of different age groups in parks has become a critical …

A quasi-experimental analysis on the causal effects of COVID-19 on urban park visits: The role of park features and the surrounding built environment

W Zhang, J Li - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2023 - Elsevier
Although many studies have explored the correlations between mobility intervention policies
and park use during COVID-19, only a few have used causal inference approaches to …

Critical factors influencing adolescents' active and social park use: A qualitative study using walk-along interviews

E Rivera, A Timperio, VHY Loh, B Deforche… - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2021 - Elsevier
Parks are important public resources that offer opportunities to be physically active and
connect socially. However, parks are not well attended by adolescents, and limited research …

A quasi-experimental study on the impact of park accessibility on the mental health of undergraduate students

H Yang, J Wen, Y Lu, Q Peng - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2023 - Elsevier
Public mental health issues have gained growing attention from academics and
policymakers due to their increasing prevalence and multiple adverse and severe …

Park features that encourage park visitation among older adults: A qualitative study

A Van Puyvelde, B Deforche, L Mertens… - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Parks provide many opportunities for promoting physical, social, and mental
wellbeing among older adults and are therefore considered a good setting to promote …

Can parkland mitigate mental health burden imposed by the COVID-19? A national study in China

Y Yao, Y Lu, Q Guan, R Wang - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2022 - Elsevier
The worldwide coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has seriously affected not
only physical health but also mental wellbeing (ie mental stress and suicide intention) of …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing the relationship between urban park spatial features and physical activity levels in Residents: A spatial analysis Utilizing drone remote sensing

R Zhang, L Cao, L Wang, L Wang, J Wang, N Xu… - Ecological …, 2024 - Elsevier
The park environment is crucial for promoting physical activity (PA). While numerous studies
show that park environments influence PA behavior, inconsistencies remain, likely due to …