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The Restorative Effects of Urban Parks on Stress Control Ability and Community Attachment

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  • Eunmie Jang

    (Department of Community Development, College of Industrial Science, Kongju National University, Yesan-gun 32439, Republic of Korea)

  • Hyo Bhin Choi

    (Department of Landscape Architecture, College of Industrial Science, Kongju National University, Yesan-gun 32439, Republic of Korea)

  • Moohan Kim

    (Department of Landscape Architecture, College of Industrial Science, Kongju National University, Yesan-gun 32439, Republic of Korea)

Abstract

Urban parks support community well-being and foster social connections through their restorative effects. This study examined the benefits of visiting parks, particularly perceived stress reduction and community attachment. Moreover, we analyzed the restoration effects as perceived by park users to gauge potential improvements in stress management and community bonding. Our findings revealed that spending time in urban parks offers significant benefits, notably enhancing stress management abilities and attachment to the community. In particular, park users’ perception of restorative effects was associated with increased levels of community attachment. A lack of perceived restorative effects negatively impacted stress management capabilities. These findings have critical implications for the sustainability of urban park development and management, emphasizing their contribution to residents’ mental health and community bonding. By recognizing and maximizing the restorative potential of urban parks, policymakers and park managers can create spaces that foster improved mental health, stronger social connections, and enhanced community well-being.

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  • Eunmie Jang & Hyo Bhin Choi & Moohan Kim, 2024. "The Restorative Effects of Urban Parks on Stress Control Ability and Community Attachment," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(5), pages 1-14, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:5:p:2113-:d:1350643
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    1. Samiha Boucherit & Luigi Maffei & Massimiliano Masullo & Djihed Berkouk & Tallal Abdel Karim Bouzir, 2023. "Assessment of Sighted and Visually Impaired Users to the Physical and Perceptual Dimensions of an Oasis Settlement Urban Park," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(8), pages 1-16, April.
    2. Moohan Kim & Tae-Hyoung Tommy Gim & Jong-Sang Sung, 2017. "Applying the Concept of Perceived Restoration to the Case of Cheonggyecheon Stream Park in Seoul, Korea," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 9(8), pages 1-11, August.
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