Community gardens and the cultivation of social capital

IF 6.9 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Current Opinion in Psychology Pub Date : 2025-08-21 DOI:10.1016/j.copsyc.2025.102149

Chiara D'Amore , Loni Cohen , Justin Chen , Paige Owen , Calvin Ball

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Abstract

Community gardens are shared green spaces that provide more than produce—they foster psychological resilience, social connectedness, and civic engagement. This article synthesizes findings from 50 recent studies on community gardens, applying social capital theory to examine their multifaceted social benefits. Through the mechanisms of bonding, bridging, and linking social capital, community gardens enhance psychological well-being, promote inclusive social networks, and cultivate empathy and civic participation. Drawing on both empirical literature and the authors’ community-based experiences, the article underscores the potential of community gardens to support individual wellness and community resilience.

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社区花园与社会资本的培育

社区花园是共享的绿色空间，提供的不仅仅是产品，它们还能培养心理弹性、社会联系和公民参与。本文综合了最近50项关于社区花园的研究结果，运用社会资本理论来考察其多方面的社会效益。通过联结、桥接和连接社会资本的机制，社区花园增强了心理健康，促进了包容性的社会网络，培养了同理心和公民参与。根据实证文献和作者基于社区的经验，这篇文章强调了社区花园支持个人健康和社区恢复力的潜力。

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Current Opinion in Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

CiteScore

12.10

自引率

3.40%

发文量

293

审稿时长

53 days

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