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Korean Society of Agricultural Extension (한국농촌지도학회)
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Landscape Structure Influencing Physical Activity and Health

녹지경관구조가 신체활동 및 건강에 미치는 영향

  • Jin-Ki Kim (Department of Landscape Architecture, College of Industrial Science, Kongju Naitonal University)
  • 김진기 (공주대학교 산업과학대학 조경학과)
  • Received : 2023.11.22
  • Accepted : 2023.12.15
  • Published : 2023.12.31
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Abstract

The study aims to identify factors related to landscape structure and socioeconomic characteristics that influence adults' physical activity and health. The study analyzes data from 148,643 respondents from the Korea Community Health Survey conducted in 2021. The study measures various factors, including the frequency of physical activity, stress, depression, and landscape metrics of forest patches. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used, controlling for socio-demographic characteristics. Larger forest patches and more irregular shapes are associated with higher levels of physical activity among adults. The percentage and area of the forest patch are associated with fewer mental health complaints. Configuration-related landscape metrics such as shape or arrangement of the forest patch did not show a significant association with physical activity. Overall, the study provides insights into how specific characteristics of forest patches in urban areas may influence physical activity and mental health among adults. It emphasizes the importance of green spaces and their potential positive effects on both physical and mental well-being.

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이 논문은 2021년 공주대학교 학술연구지원사업의 연구지원에 의하여 연구되었음

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