A Canonical Correlation Analysis Study on the Association Between Neighborhood Green Space and Residents ’ Mental Health

AbstractBased on survey data conducted in Guangzhou in 2021, this study employs canonical correlation analysis (CCA) to evaluate the relationship between neighborhood green space, residents ’ green space use behavior, and their mental health. The results show that compared with the objectively measured accessibility, residents’ subjective perceived accessibility of neighborhood green space plays a greater role in promoting green space use behavior and mental health. Meanwhile, the plant diversity, safety, and the number of recreational facilities in a green space can promote the frequency of green space use, improve residents’ mental health status and reduce their perceived stress. Although perceived accessibility is more related to green space use behavior than green space quality indicators, green space safety and recreational facilities have many more benefits on mental health than perceived accessibility. In addition, residents’ green space use behavior, especially green space visit frequency, can promote mental health and reduce perceived stress.

Source: Journal of Urban Health - August 3, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research