Attitudes towards urban green during the COVID-19 pandemic via Twitter.

ABSTRACT: COVID-19 has had economic, social and environmental impacts worldwide. Governments have adopted containment measures to limit the spread of the virus. Urban green spaces (UGSs) were included among the non-essential activities and were consequently closed during the lockdown periods in some countries. This study analysed tweets posted by users to understand the citizens' perception and sentiment in relation to the closure of UGS in Italy. Results revealed that people felt a strong deprivation feeling in relation to the restrictions imposed on UGS access, which limited the number of spaces for supporting mental and physical wellbeing of citizens. Users from urban areas were more affected by the lockdowns and more willing to share thoughts on social media, demonstrating a strong emotionality.

SUBMITTER: Marchi V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9091318 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature