Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the use and perceptions of urban green space: An international exploratory study
F Ugolini, L Massetti, P Calaza-Martínez… - Urban forestry & urban …, 2020 - Elsevier
Urban green space (UGS) is an essential element in the urban environment, providing
multiple ecosystem services as well as beneficial effects on physical and mental health. In a …
multiple ecosystem services as well as beneficial effects on physical and mental health. In a …
Pet kee** in the time of COVID-19: The canine and feline companions of young children
MR Jalongo - Early Childhood Education Journal, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Amid COVID-19, children's interactions with pet animals in the household were at
times strengthened, strained, or established anew. Extensive periods of confinement made …
times strengthened, strained, or established anew. Extensive periods of confinement made …
Correlates of perceived physical activity transitions during the COVID‐19 pandemic among Canadian adults
Background The purpose of this study was to explore socio‐ecological predictors of
moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) as a result of the COVD‐19 pandemic …
moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) as a result of the COVD‐19 pandemic …
High-Rise apartments and urban mental health—historical and contemporary views
High-rise apartment buildings have long been associated with the poor mental health of
their residents. The aims of this paper are to examine whether this connection is necessarily …
their residents. The aims of this paper are to examine whether this connection is necessarily …
I walk my dog because it makes me happy: a qualitative study to understand why dogs motivate walking and improved health
Dog walking is a popular everyday physical activity. Dog owners are generally more active
than non-owners, but some rarely walk with their dog. The strength of the dog–owner …
than non-owners, but some rarely walk with their dog. The strength of the dog–owner …
[HTML][HTML] Traditional and novel walkable built environment metrics and social capital
A rapidly growing body of literature has explored associations between urban design
attributes, which are conducive to walking, and social capital. The current study aimed to …
attributes, which are conducive to walking, and social capital. The current study aimed to …
[HTML][HTML] Where are the people? Counting people in millions of street-level images to explore associations between people's urban density and urban characteristics
F Garrido-Valenzuela, O Cats… - … , Environment and Urban …, 2023 - Elsevier
A thorough understanding of how urban space characteristics, such as urban equipment or
network topology, affect people's density in urban spaces is essential to well-informed urban …
network topology, affect people's density in urban spaces is essential to well-informed urban …
Understanding the impact of dog ownership on autistic adults: Implications for mental health and suicide prevention
Mental health problems and suicide are more frequent in autistic adults than general
population. Dog ownership can improve human well-being. This study aimed to generate a …
population. Dog ownership can improve human well-being. This study aimed to generate a …
Climate change and companion animals: identifying links and opportunities for mitigation and adaptation strategies
Recent natural disasters and weather extremes are a stark reminder that we live in a climate
crisis. Climate scientists and policymakers have asked each discipline to anticipate and …
crisis. Climate scientists and policymakers have asked each discipline to anticipate and …
Functional and recreational dog walking practices in the UK
Dog walking is a popular everyday activity known to contribute considerably to human
health through motivating substantial additional physical activity. However, despite …
health through motivating substantial additional physical activity. However, despite …