Analyzing the influence of urban green spaces on promoting health and social well-being

L. Lakshmi; Anchal Gupta; Bhavuk Samrat; Richa Garg; Vinoth; Sachin Kumar Suman

doi:10.31893/multiscience.2025ss0319

Keywords:

urban green spaces

health and social well-being

socio-environmental justice

urban parks

statistical analysis

Abstract

Parks, gardens, and places for relaxation are the examples of urban greenery vital to contemporary cities. These areas are essential for improving the standard of living in cities, as they provide residents with opportunities to spend time outdoor, stay active, and socialize. Global urbanization is accelerating, and cities are confronted with problems, including mental health, environmental deterioration, and population congestion. The research objective is to analyze how urban green space might support social and health well-being. The system uses data from a quantitative questionnaire survey that was conducted with 156 participants. Using a large dataset of park visiting trends, demographic data, and social network dynamics, researchers investigate the variables affecting the use of green spaces. The data is analyzed using statistical methods and SPSS software. The results indicate that individual with stronger social networks and healthier self-perceptions use urban parks more frequently, benefitting from the social and physical advantages these spaces offer. The findings examining from the perspective of socioenvironmental justice, taking into consideration distributive, interactional, ecological, economic, and procedural elements. This finding clearly shows sociodemographic characteristics greatly influence the use of urban green spaces. Although health status and geographical disparities have a major impact on access, older people and those with higher education levels are likely to frequent green spaces. ANOVA ensures that these differences are not random by affirming that they are statistically significant. By using the results of logistic regression, the following predictors are important and correlate with UGS use: Age (p < 0.0001), Health Status (p < 0.0001), Education Level (p = 0.001), and Region (p < 0.0001). Based on these results, urban planners can design greener areas to be more accessible and inclusive and meet the requirements of a vast number of different demographics. These results highlight that inclusive green space design is vital for fostering both communal and physical well-being.
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Lakshmi, L., Gupta, A., Samrat, B., Garg, R., Vinoth, & Suman, S. K. (2025). Analyzing the influence of urban green spaces on promoting health and social well-being. Multidisciplinary Science Journal, 7, 2025ss0319. https://doi.org/10.31893/multiscience.2025ss0319

[1] Arifwidodo, S. D., & Chandrasiri, O. (2024). Urban green space visitation and mental health wellbeing during COVID-19 in Bangkok, Thailand. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, 1292154 https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1292154

[2] Bai, Y., Wang, R., Yang, L., Ling, Y., & Cao, M. (2024). The Impacts of Visible Green Spaces on the Mental well-being of University Students. Applied Spatial Analysis and Policy, 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12061-024-09578-7

[3] Cao, Y., Li, Y., Shen, S., Wang, W., Peng, X., Chen, J., ... & Liao, Q. (2024). Mapping urban green equity and analysing its impacted mechanisms: A novel approach. Sustainable Cities and Society, 101, 105071.

[4] Cardinali, M., Beenackers, M. A., Fleury-Bahi, G., Bodénan, P., Petrova, M. T., van Timmeren, A., & Pottgiesser, U. (2024). Examining green space characteristics for social cohesion and mental health outcomes: A sensitivity analysis in four European cities. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 93, 128230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128230

[5] Ciesielski, M., Gołos, P., Stefan, F., & Taczanowska, K. (2024). Unveiling the Essential Role of Green Spaces during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond. Forests, 15(2), 354. https://doi.org/10.3390/f15020354

[6] Delgado-Serrano, M. M., Melichová, K., Mac Fadden, I., & Cruz-Piedrahita, C. (2024). Perception of green spaces' role in enhancing mental health and mental well-being in small and medium-sized cities. Land Use Policy, 139, 107087. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2024.107087

[7] Gong, C., Yang, R., & Li, S. (2024). The role of urban green space in promoting health and well-being is related to nature connectedness and biodiversity: Evidence from a two-factor mixed-design experiment. Landscape and Urban Planning, 245, 105020.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2024.105020

[8] Jabbar, M., Nasar-u-Minallah, M., & Yusoff, M. M. (2024). Measuring and modeling the association between human psychological well-being and urban green spaces of Lahore, Pakistan. Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 1-12.https://doi.org/10.1007/s13412-024-00895-4

[9] Naghibi, M., Farrokhi, A., & Faizi, M. (2024). Small Urban Green Spaces: Insights into Perception, Preference, and Psychological Well-being in a Densely Populated Areas of Tehran, Iran. Environmental Health Insights, 18, 11786302241248314. https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302241248314

[10] Su, Y., Zhang, X., & Xuan, Y. (2024). Linking neighborhood green spaces to loneliness among elderly residents—A path analysis of social capital. Cities, 149, 104952. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2024.104952

[11] Wan, J., Wu, H., Collins, R., Deng, K., Zhu, W., Xiao, H., ... & Zhang, L. (2024). Integrative analysis of health restoration in urban blue-green spaces: A multiscale approach to community park. Journal of Cleaner Production, 435, 140178.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.140178

[12] Wang, R., Song, Y., Yang, L., & Browning, M. H. (2024). Neighbourhood green space and loneliness in middle-aged and older adults: Evidence from WHO Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health in China. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 95, 128324 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2024.128324

[13] Zhang, Z., Cenci, J., & Zhang, J. (2024). Policies for Equity in Access to Urban Green Space: A Spatial Perspective of the Chinese National Forest City Policy. Forests, 15(4), 608.. https://doi.org/10.3390/f15040608

[14] Zhao, Y., van den Berg, P. E., Ossokina, I. V., & Arentze, T. A. (2024). How do urban parks, neighborhood open spaces, and private gardens relate to individuals’ subjective well-being: Results of a structural equation model. Sustainable Cities and Society, 101, 105094.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2023.105094

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