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related to poorer self-reported health state; also if
the personality variables are taken into account
· Also the self-reported health state is related to the
perceived self-estimated safety of the
neighborhood, as well to the trust toward the
neighbours
· Similar results from different studies from different
countries (Echeverria et al., 2008; Gary et al.,
2007; Hill et al., 2005; Kim, 2008; Latkin & Curry,
2003; Ross & Mirowsky, 2009; Oshio ja Urakawa,
2012)
Public space and stress
· Being in urban nature and its relations to stress was
studied; including psychological and physiological
aspects of stress
- It was found that even a short period of time spent in
a large urban park or urban forest has a positive
impact to physical an psychological well-being,
measured by perceived relaxation, vitality, mood,
creativity and cortisol level
General potential for relaxation
Was the most significant in the
urban forest setting