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Perceived Characteristics of Neighborhood Greening and Subjective Well-Being of the Elderly: The Mediating Effect of Neighborhood Attachment and the Moderating Effect of Family Cohesion
Received date: 2022-08-05
Online published: 2023-11-10
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Based on the ecological systems theory, this study examined the relationship between neighborhood greening and subjective well-being among 310 community residents aged 60 and over. The study also investigated the underlying psychosocial mechanisms that contribute to this relationship. The results showed that, after controlling for sociodemographic factors, neighborhood greening had a positive association with subjective well-being. Specifically, neighborhood attachment fully mediated the relationship between neighborhood greening and subjective well-being. Additionally, family cohesion moderated the mediating effect of neighborhood attachment between neighborhood greening and subjective well-being. These findings suggest that improving community greening conditions and creating a suitable environment for aging in place can significantly improve the overall quality of life for older adults at the individual, family, and community levels.
Yilin ZHAO , Lanshuang WANG , Lanshuang CHEN , Yanhui MAO , Zhen ZHANG . Perceived Characteristics of Neighborhood Greening and Subjective Well-Being of the Elderly: The Mediating Effect of Neighborhood Attachment and the Moderating Effect of Family Cohesion[J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2023 , 21(5) : 682 -690 . DOI: 10.12139/j.1672-0628.2023.05.015
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