Analyzing the influence of urban green spaces on promoting health and social well-being

Parks, gardens, and places for relaxation are the examples of urban greenery vital to contemporary cities. These areas are essential for improving the standard of living in cities, as they provide residents with opportunities to spend time outdoor, stay active, and socialize. Global urbanization is accelerating, and cities are confronted with problems, including mental health, environmental deterioration, and population congestion. The research objective is to analyze how urban green space might support social and health well-being. The system uses data from a quantitative questionnaire survey that was conducted with 156 participants. Using a large dataset of park visiting trends, demographic data, and social network dynamics, researchers investigate the variables affecting the use of green spaces. The data is analyzed using statistical methods and SPSS software. The results indicate that individual with stronger social networks and healthier self-perceptions use urban parks more frequently, benefitting from the social and physical advantages these spaces offer. The findings examining from the perspective of socioenvironmental justice, taking into consideration distributive, interactional, ecological, economic, and procedural elements. This finding clearly shows sociodemographic characteristics greatly influence the use of urban green spaces. Although health status and geographical disparities have a major impact on access, older people and those with higher education levels are likely to frequent green spaces. ANOVA ensures that these differences are not random by affirming that they are statistically significant. By using the results of logistic regression, the following predictors are important and correlate with UGS use: Age (p < 0.0001), Health Status (p < 0.0001), Education Level (p = 0.001), and Region (p < 0.0001). Based on these results, urban planners can design greener areas to be more accessible and inclusive and meet the requirements of a vast number of different demographics. These results highlight that inclusive green space design is vital for fostering both communal and physical well-being.

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Multidisciplinary Science Journal
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2025-09-26
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https://doi.org/10.31893/multiscience.2025ss0319
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Urban Green Space and Health
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Analyzing the influence of urban green spaces on promoting health and social well-being

L. Lakshmi, Anchal Gupta, Surendranath P. Suman, Richa Garg et al.
Multidisciplinary Science Journal
Urban Green Space and Health
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Analyzing the influence of urban green spaces on promoting health and social well-being

L. Lakshmi, Anchal Gupta, Surendranath P. Suman, Richa Garg, Bhavuk Samrat, Vinoth
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Abstract

Parks, gardens, and places for relaxation are the examples of urban greenery vital to contemporary cities. These areas are essential for improving the standard of living in cities, as they provide residents with opportunities to spend time outdoor, stay active, and socialize. Global urbanization is accelerating, and cities are confronted with problems, including mental health, environmental deterioration, and population congestion. The research objective is to analyze how urban green space might support social and health well-being. The system uses data from a quantitative questionnaire survey that was conducted with 156 participants. Using a large dataset of park visiting trends, demographic data, and social network dynamics, researchers investigate the variables affecting the use of green spaces. The data is analyzed using statistical methods and SPSS software. The results indicate that individual with stronger social networks and healthier self-perceptions use urban parks more frequently, benefitting from the social and physical advantages these spaces offer. The findings examining from the perspective of socioenvironmental justice, taking into consideration distributive, interactional, ecological, economic, and procedural elements. This finding clearly shows sociodemographic characteristics greatly influence the use of urban green spaces. Although health status and geographical disparities have a major impact on access, older people and those with higher education levels are likely to frequent green spaces. ANOVA ensures that these differences are not random by affirming that they are statistically significant. By using the results of logistic regression, the following predictors are important and correlate with UGS use: Age (p < 0.0001), Health Status (p < 0.0001), Education Level (p = 0.001), and Region (p < 0.0001). Based on these results, urban planners can design greener areas to be more accessible and inclusive and meet the requirements of a vast number of different demographics. These results highlight that inclusive green space design is vital for fostering both communal and physical well-being.

Multidisciplinary Science JournalVol. 7
Jain University (IN), Noida International University (IN), Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (IN), Chitkara University (IN)
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Urban Green Space and Health
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