Higher Levels of Greenness and Biodiversity Associate with Greater Subjective Wellbeing in Adults Living in Melbourne, Australia

Natural environments may be important for subjective wellbeing, yet evidence is sparse and measures of nature are unspecific. We used linear regression models to investigate the relationship between greenness, biodiversity and blue space and subjective wellbeing in 4,912 adults living in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia. Greenness (overall, private and public) and biodiversity associated with subjective wellbeing. In particular, we highlight the importance of the private greenness-subjective wellbeing association. Our work has implications for urban policy and planning in the context of increased urban densification.

Format

Journal article

Journal citation

Health & Place. Volume 57, May 2019, Pages 321-329

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Abstract included in PLA’s Research Connections article in Parks and Leisure Australia Vol 23.1 Autumn 2020

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Due to copyright restrictions, only the abstract is available

Authors

Hahsde, Amy (Author); Breed, Martin (Author); Davernab, Melanie (Author); Mavoaa, Suzanne (Author)

Source

Elsevier: 2019