Perceptions of and interactions with green neighbourhood environment–A qualitative study
Wadsö, Kerstin and Håkansson, Carita LU
(2023)
In Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
30(8).
p.1451-1459
- Abstract
Background: Green environments have been shown to be important for health, although less is known about what, in the environment and the individual, leads to interaction and promotes engagement in activities. Aim: To explore some individuals’ perceptions of their green neighbourhood environment and how the interaction with it promotes engagement in activities. Material and methods: A qualitative approach was used comprising eight semi-structured interviews and directed content analysis based on the Model of Human Occupation. Results: The green neigbourhood environment (GNE) offered opportunities to challenge the participants’ performance capacity, develop habits and engage in activities. The GNE also gave stress relief and helped the... (More)
Background: Green environments have been shown to be important for health, although less is known about what, in the environment and the individual, leads to interaction and promotes engagement in activities. Aim: To explore some individuals’ perceptions of their green neighbourhood environment and how the interaction with it promotes engagement in activities. Material and methods: A qualitative approach was used comprising eight semi-structured interviews and directed content analysis based on the Model of Human Occupation. Results: The green neigbourhood environment (GNE) offered opportunities to challenge the participants’ performance capacity, develop habits and engage in activities. The GNE also gave stress relief and helped the participants experience balance. Experiences of interacting with green environments earlier in life and the cultural context seemed to be the main reason why the participants interacted with the GNE. Conclusions and significance: Norms and values from the childhood, previous experiences and interests were of particular importance for interaction with the GNE. Green environments gave perspective, a sense of being part of something larger and helped individuals achieve balance. Based on this knowledge, occupational therapists can enable individuals to interact with the green environment.
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- author
- Wadsö, Kerstin
and Håkansson, Carita
LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2023
- type
- Contribution to journal
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- Green space, lived body, natural environment, outdoor activities, restorative
- in
- Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
- volume
- 30
- issue
- 8
- pages
- 1451 - 1459
- publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- external identifiers
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- pmid:37270768
- scopus:85161550607
- ISSN
- 1103-8128
- DOI
- 10.1080/11038128.2023.2217671
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
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- 70a62c42-6527-4d45-b7c3-b510f2054164
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- 2023-08-23 11:27:54
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