Green space, blue space and mental health in an urban setting: A phenomenological study

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dc.contributor.authorSan Martin-Feeney, Daniella
dc.contributor.supervisorCurrie, Cheryl L.
dc.date.accessioned2014-10-03T20:18:08Z
dc.date.available2014-10-03T20:18:08Z
dc.date.issued2014-10-03
dc.degree.levelMastersen_US
dc.description.abstractObjective: Exposure to green space is correlated with positive mental health outcomes; however, there is a lack of qualitative studies focusing on experiences of this phenomenon. Therefore, the research objective was to examine individual’s experiences of mental restoration after spending time in urban parks. Methods: A phenomenological approach was used. Fifteen participants in Lethbridge, Alberta, were interviewed, all of whom used parks and believed it benefitted their mental health. Results: Analysis revealed four main themes highlighted by participants, including connections to nature, connections to community, connections to themselves, and built environment features. These themes may be important aspects of the experience of mental restoration and may factor in the relationship between green space and mental health. Conclusion: The results support ongoing development of a variety of urban green spaces. Further, they suggest the need for more research into the complex relationship between green space and mental health and moderating factors.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10133/3514
dc.language.isoen_CAen_US
dc.proquest.subject0566en_US
dc.proquest.subject0573en_US
dc.proquest.subject0575en_US
dc.proquestyesYesen_US
dc.publisherLethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Health Sciences.
dc.publisher.departmentPublic Healthen_US
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciencesen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesThesis (University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Health Sciences)
dc.subjectgreen spaceen_US
dc.subjectattention restoration theory
dc.subjectpsychoevolutionary theory
dc.subjectmental health
dc.titleGreen space, blue space and mental health in an urban setting: A phenomenological studyen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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