Abstract
PurposeThis study aims to explore the effect of urban green space (UGS) on residents' subjective well-being (SWB) among different social groups.Design/methodology/approachUsing national SWB and UGS data obtained from the China Urban Construction Statistical Yearbook and the Chinese General Social Survey, a multiple regression model was developed to estimate the effect of UGS on residents' SWB. Grouping regression for samples from distinct socioeconomic groups was performed to further discuss group-wise differences in SWB.FindingsThe green coverage rate of built-up areas and the number of parks accessed by every 10,000 individuals are significantly positively correlated with residents' SWB, whereas the green space area per capita and greening investment ratio are significantly negatively correlated with residents' SWB; the effect of UGS on residents' SWB varies among individuals with respect to gender, age, and income, with the most significant difference observed among groups with different incomes.Originality/valueThe empirical results of this study are expected to support the planning and construction of UGS by providing a reference for optimizing their service capabilities and highlighting their positive role in improving residents' SWB.
Subject
Urban Studies,Geography, Planning and Development,Architecture
Reference50 articles.
1. Public greenspace and life satisfaction in urban Australia;Urban Studies,2014
2. Addressing inequity: evaluation of an intervention to improve accessibility and quality of a green space;International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,2019
3. Improving the multi-functionality of urban green spaces: relations between components of green spaces and urban services;Sustainable Cities and Society,2018
4. The role of urban green space for human well-being;Ecological Economics,2015
5. Well-being over time in Britain and the USA;Journal of Public Economics,2004
Cited by
1 articles.
订阅此论文施引文献
订阅此论文施引文献,注册后可以免费订阅5篇论文的施引文献,订阅后可以查看论文全部施引文献