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林业研究(英文版) ›› 2023, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (5): 1245-1261.DOI: 10.1007/s11676-022-01595-x

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Jie Zhang1, Zhi Yang1,b, Yuxiang Sun2, Zhihui Xu1, Tengfei Hui1, Peng Guo3,f   

  • 收稿日期:2022-04-04 接受日期:2022-07-26 出版日期:2024-10-16 发布日期:2024-10-16
  • 通讯作者: Zhi Yang, Peng Guo

Experiencing urban forests for mitigation of negative emotions of people exposed to seasonal PM2.5 in Northeast China

Jie Zhang1, Zhi Yang1,b, Yuxiang Sun2, Zhihui Xu1, Tengfei Hui1, Peng Guo3,f   

  1. 1 Forestry College, Beihua University, 132103, Jilin, People’s Republic of China
    2 Department of Human Resources Management, School of Business and Management, Jilin University, 130021, Changchun, People’s Republic of China
    3 Environment and Resources College, Dalian Minzu University, 116600, Dalian, People’s Republic of China
  • Received:2022-04-04 Accepted:2022-07-26 Online:2024-10-16 Published:2024-10-16
  • Contact: Zhi Yang, Peng Guo

Abstract:

Experiencing urban green and blue spaces (GBSs) can be a nature-based solution to improve mental well-being and cope with negative moods for people exposed to PM2.5 pollution. In this study, a total of 1257 photos were collected to recognize their posted emotions of Sina Weibo users from 38 parks in 22 cities in Northeast China in 2021, when atmospheric PM2.5 and landscape metrics were evaluated for GBSs of each park. Autumn and winter had heavy atmospheric PM2.5 pollutions in resource-dependent cities of Liaoning. Net positive emotions (happy minus sad scores) decreased in larger green spaces. The perception of blue space countered the presentation of sadness only for a limited period over four seasons. High elevation decreased the level of happiness presented in winter. Overall, this study confirms that visiting large urban green spaces at low elevations can benefit the perception of positive sentiments for people exposed to PM2.5 in autumn. For planning urban forests in Northeast China, more green spaces should be constructed in cities in southern Jilin province to alleviate air PM2.5 pollution and gain better well-being of local people.

Key words: Urban forest park, Mental health and well-being, Green and blue infrastructures, Sustainable urban forests