Assessing the restorative effects of campus greeness on student depression: a comparative study across three distinct university campus type in Macau.

ABSTRACT: This study addresses the growing mental health challenges among university students, with a particular focus on depression, by examining the role of campus greenness in mitigating its effects. In contrast to the majority of studies that concentrate on campus environments in Western countries, this research uniquely investigates how variations in campus density and form within the Chinese context influence the role of campus greenness in mitigating depression among university students. By analyzing three distinct types of university campuses in Macau, the study also reflects on the broader implications for campuses across China. A comprehensive model is then employed to assess the effects of perceived greenness, frequency of use, and ease of access on depression, identifying both mediation

SUBMITTER: Liu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11887352 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature