Impact of a low-cost urban green space intervention on wellbeing behaviours in older adults: A natural experimental study
Impact of a low-cost urban green space intervention on wellbeing behaviours in older adults: A natural experimental study
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10.1016/j.wss.2021.100029
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2021-01-01
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French, David P.
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Benton, Jack S.;Cotterill, Sarah;French, David P.
本研究评估了四个城市舒适绿地的低成本物理变化对老年人健康行为的影响（人们注意环境，身体活动水平，社会互动），相对于英国大曼彻斯特的八个匹配的比较地点。在基线、6个月和12个月进行系统观察，并进行巢式定性研究。没有证据表明干预增加了可观察到的健康行为或对这些空间的使用。本研究证明了稳健的自然实验方法的可行性，并强调了改善城市绿色空间需要更细致入微的政策和实践建议。
This study assessed the impact of low-cost physical changes to four urban amenity green spaces on older adults' wellbeing behaviours (people taking notice of the environment, physical activity levels, social interactions), relative to eight matched comparison sites in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. Systematic observations were conducted at baseline, six-and twelve months, with a nested qualitative study. There was no evidence that the intervention increased observable wellbeing behaviours or use of these spaces. This study demonstrates the feasibility of robust natural experimental methods and highlights the need for more nuanced policy and practice recommendations for improving urban green spaces.