IJEP 44(15): 1356-1362 : Vol. 44 Issue. 15 (Conference 2024)
1. Yenepoya University, (Deemed to be University), Yenepoya Research Centre for Finance and Entrepreneurship Development (YEN-REFINED), Department of Management (YIASCM), Mangalore – 575 018, Karnataka, India
2. Shree Gokarnanatheshwara College, Department of Commerce, Mangalore – 575 003, Karnataka, India
Abstract
Urban green spaces provide environmental advantages while also serving a variety of functions, including social spaces, health spaces and well-being. Present study attempts to assess the role of greenhouse space on public’s mental health in the urban areas by enriching the biodiversity value, aesthetic value and urbanization. Further, an attempt was made to assess the moderating role of public socio-economic status and safety and security between physical activities practiced by the public and their mental health. In order to examine the objective, study used valid and reliable structured questionnaire, where 408 responses were collected from the urban cities of Karnataka, India. The findings of the study argue that biodiversity value, urbanization and aesthetic value through urban green space significantly influences public physical activities which again enhances their mental health. Moreover, physical activities practiced by the public plays a mediating role in enhancing the impact of biodiversity value on their mental health. Further, socio-economic status and safety and security of public plays a moderating role between physical activities and mental health. The study findings significantly contribute to the urban planning and development as well as mental health of the people by recommending the establishment and maintenance of green areas.
Keywords
Urban green space, Public opinion, Biodiversity value, Aesthetic value, Urbanization, Physical activities, Mental health
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