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The biophilia hypothesis explored: regenerative urban green spaces and well-being in a Portuguese sample

Author(s): Lencastre, Marina ; Guedes Vidal, Diogo ; Estrada, Rui ; Barros, Nelson ; Maia, Rui ; Farinha-Marques, Paulo

Date: 2022

Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/30794

Origin: Repositório da Universidade de Lisboa

Subject(s): Biophilia; Green Spaces; Well-being; Regenerative; Design.


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This paper considers the relationship between biophilia and well-being in a sample of users of urban green spaces in the city of Porto (Portugal) as a case study. The biophilia hypothesis is explored through the responses of 131 participants in a survey. Users of urban green spaces valued their provision of quiet and shade, with a high diversity of plant species and tranquillity. The survey also found that being satisfied with urban green spaces enhances self-perceived health status, which means that being satisfied with a green space that fulfils users’ expectations can be a way to improve well-being in urban areas. Creating stimulating regenerative urban green spaces offers the possibility to experience significant connections to nature.

Document Type Journal article
Language English
Contributor(s) Repositório da Universidade de Lisboa
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