2024Journal article

Neighbourhood Green Space and Loneliness in Middle-Aged and Older Adults

Wang, R., Song, Y., Yang, L., & Browning, M. H.

Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 128324

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Research question

How is neighbourhood green space related to loneliness in later life?

Geographic scope

China · middle-aged and older adults

Evidence base

WHO Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health

Approach

The study combines neighbourhood environmental information with population data from a major ageing and health study in China.

Why it matters

It extends greenspace research beyond physical outcomes to social and mental well-being among ageing urban populations.

Research connections

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