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{"title":"On the impact of public art: How engaging a pedestrian-level exhibition improves neighborhood connectedness and well-being","authors":"C. Kühnapfel ,&nbsp;M. Trupp ,&nbsp;M. Pelowski ,&nbsp;J. Fingerhut","doi":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100252","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100252","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>How might publicly visible art enhance well-being and positively impact mental health? One aspect of art's potential lies in its capacity to foster a sense of connection to one's neighborhood or surroundings and to enhance feelings of community. Although this has long been a goal for artists and cultural initiatives, especially in urban areas, it has not been studied experimentally. To begin to fill this gap, we investigated how a free sidewalk-level exhibition about a neighborhood in Berlin, Germany altered visitors’ connection to and satisfaction with their neighborhood, as well as their overall well-being. Using a pre-registered pre-post design, we asked passers-by to engage with the exhibition, and their attitudes and well-being were assessed before and after the experience. We also considered participants’ cognitive-affective experiences and their agreement with the intended emotions of the artist and curator as factors predicting changes. Results showed that after engaging with the exhibition, participants (<em>N</em> = 64) felt significantly more connected to the neighborhood and reported improved well-being. These changes were higher when participants felt the emotions intended by the artist. Additionally, feeling expansive emotions and reporting higher cognitive appraisal in terms of meaningfulness and understanding of the art related to improved neighborhood connectedness. Our findings provide preliminary evidence suggesting that publicly accessible art may function as a community-connecting node. It highlights the role of the artist's intention, felt emotions, and cognitive appraisals shaping in the impact of neighborhood galleries. These insights research could inform future public art exhibitions and urban well-being interventionsfuture exhibitions and interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52616,"journal":{"name":"Wellbeing Space and Society","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100252"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143725408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The need to change the narrative, to change the context: Urban indigenous women surviving-or-thriving responses to stressors","authors":"Diane Simon ,&nbsp;Muna Aden ,&nbsp;Saara Greene ,&nbsp;Doe O'Brien-Teengs ,&nbsp;Mona Loutfy ,&nbsp;Anita C. Benoit","doi":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100249","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100249","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In Canada, Indigenous women have a range of life stressors and possess a spectrum of behaviours in response to stressors. We aimed to learn more about their life stressors and coping strategies. We recruited women self-identifying as Indigenous living in Toronto, Ontario, to discuss their life stressors through sharing circles and one-on-one interviews. A thematic analysis was conducted on the transcribed semi-structured discussions. Our data shows the participants’ experiences of control over stressors ranging from loss of control, being controlled, and attempting to control their socio-economic situations and financial constraints, their perceived identities and images as well as the impact of the social environment on their health and wellbeing. We also summarized how they address stressors and their experiences with and understandings of how the concept or practice of control manifests in their responses. Our findings provide a glimpse into the complexities of coping and the sense of control Indigenous women have over life stressors and has important implications for service providers, policy-makers and researchers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52616,"journal":{"name":"Wellbeing Space and Society","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100249"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143577337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The socio-economic impact of artificial reefs on fishing communities in the east coast region of Malaysia","authors":"Nurul Huda Sapehee ,&nbsp;Hazman Samsudin ,&nbsp;Wan Izatul Asma Wan Talaat ,&nbsp;Norfatiha Othman ,&nbsp;Mohamad M. Fikri ,&nbsp;Muhammad Naqib Hasri ,&nbsp;Izarenah Md Repin ,&nbsp;Abdul Rahman Abdul Latip","doi":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100248","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100248","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the impact of artificial reefs on fishing communities in Terengganu, one of the states in the East Coast Region of Peninsular Malaysia. Using a quantitative approach, 172 fishermen were surveyed to assess their perceptions and experiences with artificial reef development programmes. Results revealed a positive shift in the income profile of fishermen, with many diversifying their income sources and experiencing increased household income. Furthermore, most respondents were aware of and utilised artificial reefs during fishing activities. The deployment of artificial reefs has significantly increased fish abundance, reduced fishing efforts, contributed to higher-value catches and subsequently improved fishermen's socioeconomic status. The findings of this study underscore the potential of artificial reefs as a sustainable strategy for enhancing the livelihoods of coastal communities. By providing alternative fishing grounds and promoting biodiversity, artificial reefs can contribute to the economic development and resilience of coastal regions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52616,"journal":{"name":"Wellbeing Space and Society","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100248"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143577469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the interactions between society, wellbeing and urban spaces: An investigation of safety and morphological attributes focusing on human experiences","authors":"Z.N. González-Flores,&nbsp;Mariel Organista","doi":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100246","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100246","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urban spaces are the heart of cities, where social relationships and daily activities occur. This study examines the safety and morphological characteristics of urban spaces to investigate habitability, placing a strong emphasis on human experiences. The interactions between urban space and society largely depend on these environments' morphological attributes. A correlational approach integrated quantitative and qualitative dimensions, using a questionnaire and participant observation to examine the interactions between people and urban places in a Mexican city. This research aims to uncover how urban spaces are lived and felt by their inhabitants. The study focuses on two specific urban areas in Ensenada, Mexico. It incorporates a subjective analysis from the perspective of an architecture expert, complemented by the application of 192 perception surveys. This approach enables a comparative analysis of human experiences in areas sharing similar social patterns. The findings suggest that specific morphological attributes, such as controlled access and visibility through lighting, contribute to a greater sense of community safety, eliciting emotions like satisfaction when engaging in everyday activities in a perceived safe environment. This analysis contributes to understanding how urban spaces are perceived and used and how these environments impact social and emotional well-being. Furthermore, this study offers a methodological contribution to interdisciplinary research by providing an innovative participatory approach that encourages reflection on the emotional fabric of places, shaping wellbeing at an urban scale by considering how communities perceive the world.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52616,"journal":{"name":"Wellbeing Space and Society","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100246"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143562248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is perceived safety a prerequisite for the relationship between green space availability, and the use and perceived comfort of green space?","authors":"Ruoyu Wang ,&nbsp;Yuxiao Jiang ,&nbsp;Dongwei Liu ,&nbsp;Huiwen Peng ,&nbsp;Mengqiu Cao ,&nbsp;Yao Yao","doi":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100247","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100247","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In recent years, many researchers have argued that both the availability of green space (GS) and perceived neighbourhood safety may be prerequisites for the use of GS, but empirical findings remain inconsistent. This study explores how perceived neighbourhood safety moderates the associations between the availability of neighbourhood GS and residents’ use of GS, using survey data collected in Guangzhou, China. The Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (overall amount of greenness), park accessibility and a measure of Street View Greenness (eye-level greenness) were used to estimate two types of GS availability (overall vs. eye-level). As shown by the results of the multilevel models, eye-level greenness was positively associated with the use of and perceived comfort of GS for those respondents with a higher level of perceived neighbourhood safety; it was negatively related to the use and perceived comfort of GS in the case of respondents with a lower level of perceived neighbourhood safety. In addition, the overall amount of greenness was positively associated with the use and perceived comfort of GS regardless of the level of perceived neighbourhood safety. Our findings suggest that perceived safety may be a potential prerequisite for positive associations between the availability of GSS at eye level and the use of and perceived comfort of GS.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52616,"journal":{"name":"Wellbeing Space and Society","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100247"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143549390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Do green and blue spaces in the residential neighbourhood have an effect on multimorbidity? A comparative, observational study of 48,589 UK Biobank participants","authors":"Mariya Geneshka ,&nbsp;Colin J McClean ,&nbsp;Andre Bedendo ,&nbsp;Simon Gilbody ,&nbsp;Peter Coventry","doi":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100244","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100244","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Availability of green and blue space in the urban residential neighbourhood can reduce the risk of poor mental and physical health, however, little is still known about different types of urban green and blue spaces and their differential impact on individuals that have multiple physical and mental chronic health conditions.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We conducted a cross-sectional study of 48,589 UK Biobank participants to analyse the relationship between exposure to seven types of urban green and blue spaces (parks, street trees, domestic gardens, total green space, inland blue space, proximity to coast and total green and blue space) with five multimorbidity outcomes: simple (2 long-term health conditions (LTCs)), complex (3 LTCs or 4+LTCs), cardio-metabolic, respiratory, and mental multimorbidity. Amount (% in 1500 m circular buffers) and proximity (Euclidean distance) of green and blue spaces in the residential neighbourhood were computed individually for each UK Biobank participant using remote sense data from European Urban Atlas. Analyses were adjusted for the Bonferroni correction for multiple testing to reduce the risk of false positive results. Sensitivity analyses were conducted by buffer size (300 m and 3000 m).</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>Individuals that have a higher proportion of inland blue spaces in their residential neighbourhood had lower odds of multimorbidity. For every percent increase in the amount of inland blue space in 3000 m buffer, the odds of having complex multimorbidity (3LTCs) decreased by 3 % (OR:0·97; 95 % CI:0·95–0·98; p-value:0·0002) after applying the Bonferroni correction. In contrast, individuals with a higher amount of total green space within a 1500 m buffer had a higher risk of having 4+ LTCs (OR:1·01; 95 % CI:1·00–1·01; p-value:0.00005). Other types of green and blue spaces had no effect on our outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Urban inland blue spaces, such as rivers and canals, are integral parts of life in UK but they have often been overlooked in observational health research. Future policy should aim to incorporate blue spaces in the design of urban regeneration and public health interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52616,"journal":{"name":"Wellbeing Space and Society","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100244"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143734742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Experiences of transgender individuals with medical care in southern New Mexico: An argument for a diverse and intersectional trans informed care","authors":"Sophia Sangwanthong ,&nbsp;Lore Falls ,&nbsp;Jessica López-Harder ,&nbsp;Miranda Saenz ,&nbsp;Kris Hua","doi":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100245","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100245","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Access to and experiences with healthcare, both gender affirming and non-trans related, are not equitable for all transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people. This is particularly true in southern New Mexico (NM), a geographic location with unique contexts and barriers as a borderlands region that is absent from current TGD health equity literature. It is, therefore, tantamount to create solutions that center the voices and experiences of TGD people while also keeping in mind the multiplicity and complexity of intersectional backgrounds and barriers inclusive of race, ability, class, age, sexuality, and gender, and beyond. This work examines the medical experiences of 20 diverse transgender individuals in southern NM in their own words as presented from semi-structured focus groups and interviews designed to elicit experiences seeking and receiving care and to suggest improvements to healthcare in the region. Participants reported a variety of experiences including difficulties accessing care because of finances, insurance and transportation; hesitation based on previous negative experiences including misgendering, harassment and discrimination, negative experiences shared by others, and more. Participant solutions included trans-informed care, rigorous inclusion trainings, better signage in clinics, and the suggestion of trans and LGBT+ specific clinics. These experiences, suggestions, and analysis will hopefully contribute to material change and inspire continuing research into TGD health equity in this region.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52616,"journal":{"name":"Wellbeing Space and Society","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100245"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143422257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intersecting vulnerabilities: Health and wellbeing of older adults in Uganda during a global health crisis","authors":"Cynthia Itbo Musah ,&nbsp;Susan J. Elliott ,&nbsp;Isaiah Omondi ,&nbsp;Elijah Bisung ,&nbsp;Sarah Dickin ,&nbsp;Andrea Rishworth","doi":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100243","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100243","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated vulnerabilities among older adults, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa where structural inequities shape access to essential resources. Older adults are among the most vulnerable populations globally, yet their experiences during the pandemic remain understudied in resource-limited settings. Drawing on feminist political ecology of health and necropolitics, this research examined how pre-existing disadvantages, pandemic-induced disruptions, and structural inequities shaped health and wellbeing. We analyzed a cross-sectional survey (<em>n</em> = 288) of adults aged ≥60 years in rural Uganda in the acute phase of the pandemic (late 2021-early 2022), which documented access to essential resources to meet daily needs along with psychosocial health and wellbeing. Findings indicate some of the highest reported emotional distress (87 %) and low wellbeing (33). Contrary to expectations, being partnered or self-employed correlated with greater emotional distress, while WASH access indicators had limited influence on health outcomes. These patterns reflect how pandemic restrictions amplified household stresses and economic pressures, particularly for those with established social and economic resources, while limited WASH influence suggests acute pandemic stressors overshadowed chronic inadequacies. Satisfaction with government response also showed paradoxical effects, correlating with better psychosocial health but lower wellbeing, reflecting how interventions alleviated immediate anxieties while undermining economic stability. Overall, this research demonstrates how chronic structural inequities, rather than just acute emergencies, shape health outcomes among vulnerable populations. Aligned with the UN Research Roadmap, these findings suggest that addressing health inequities requires moving beyond emergency response toward systemic changes that enhance social protection and infrastructure access for older adults in resource limited settings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52616,"journal":{"name":"Wellbeing Space and Society","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100243"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143429999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the impact of demographic, architectural, and well-being factors on health outcomes in informal settlements: The role of daylight, window depth, and building orientation","authors":"Emal Ahmad Hussainzad,&nbsp;Zhonghua Gou","doi":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100242","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100242","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Inhabitants of informal settlements face socio-economic difficulties and suboptimal living conditions, where demographic, architectural, and well-being factors interrelate to determine quality of life (QoL). This paper explores how these interactions occur and how architectural interventions can shape these environments in ways that contribute to improved health outcomes. We conducted a demographic and architectural study, with a focus on daylighting among selected inhabitants. We also investigated well-being by utilizing the SF-36 and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) surveys to measure health and sleep quality. The results clearly showed that older age and lower education are strongly related to poor health, while natural light exposure and better building orientation are strongly related to improvement in sleeping quality and, hence, good health. Distinct clusters emerged from this population; for instance, the employed and better-educated people presented higher well-being. Interaction effects also showed how age, education, and daylight exposure are interactively determining health and sleep outcomes. The health of the less educated elderly decreases at a much greater rate; accessibility to daylight moderates this. Such findings hint at targeted interventions that might involve optimal window placement, coupled with improvements in building orientation and social support measures to enhance general well-being among vulnerable groups. Merging these architectonic and socio-economic factors, the interventions could contribute a lot to people living a better life in such informal settlements.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52616,"journal":{"name":"Wellbeing Space and Society","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100242"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143130285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"“I want to see more of this, where our stories are told”: Exploring iwi cultural landscapes through photovoice","authors":"Kimiora Raerino ,&nbsp;Rau Hoskins ,&nbsp;Kara Beckford ,&nbsp;Aneta Cram","doi":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100241","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.wss.2025.100241","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Indigenous photovoice was utilised to explore the iwi cultural landscapes of Ngā Hau Māngere, Aotearoa New Zealand, through the unique perspectives of ten Mana Whenua photographers. This study demonstrates how iwi cultural landscapes, such as signage, buildings, artworks, and ‘nature’ features, function as vital expressions and facilitators of iwi identity, history, and values. By employing Te Aranga Design Principles as an analytic tool, the research provides insights into the significance of iwi cultural landscapes, their meanings, and their role in evoking emotional and cultural connections. The findings highlight the importance of these landscapes in reinforcing Indigenous identity and sovereignty, strengthening community resilience, and promoting wellbeing. Advocating for Mana Whenua co-design and collaboration, this study underscores the urgent need for genuine engagement to create more inclusive and culturally responsive urban spaces while contributing to global discussions on integrating and grounding Indigenous knowledge into urban design and planning.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52616,"journal":{"name":"Wellbeing Space and Society","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100241"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143129744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}