Is greenspace in the eye of the beholder? Exploring perceived and objective greenspace exposure effects on mental health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study explores the relationship between greenspace and perceived stress, anxiety, and depression, and specifically how perceived and objective greenspace exposure relate to these outcomes. It also explores whether race and socioeconomic status (SES) influence perceived and objective greenspace exposure.

Methods

We used structural equation models (SEMs) to assess the combined impacts of perceived greenspace (a latent construct that included greenspace abundance, visibility, access, usage, quality) and objective greenspace (NDVI within a 300-m buffer of residence) exposures on mental health outcomes (perceived stress, anxiety, and depression), adjusted for SES (using a latent variable that combined income, education, employment), race, ethnicity, age, and cohab

SUBMITTER: Rieves ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11793918 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature