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How perceived environmental quality influences physical activity in urban green spaces? A moderated mediation model
Peng Zhang1, Yuanzheng Lin2,3, Bin Zhao3
1College of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China.
Objective:
This study aims to examine how residents' perceptions of urban green space environments influence their physical activity levels. Specifically, it investigates the mediating role of perceived restorativeness and the moderating role of spatial accessibility.
Methods:
A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 307 residents in Chengdu, China. Structured questionnaires were used to measure perceived environmental quality, perceived restorativeness, spatial accessibility, and physical activity level. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and model fit assessments were performed in AMOS 24.0 to evaluate the reliability and validity of the measurement model. Mediation and moderation analyses were subsequently conducted in SPSS 26.0 using the PROCESS macro to test the indirect and interaction effects.
Results:
Perceived environmental quality was positively associated with residents' physical activity levels (β = 0.707, p < 0.001). Perceived restorativeness partially mediated this relationship (β = 0.229, p < 0.001). Moreover, spatial accessibility significantly moderated the association (β = 0.185, p < 0.001), with a stronger relationship observed under higher accessibility conditions.
Conclusion:
This study highlights the roles of psychological and spatial factors in understanding urban green space-related physical activity. Enhancing environmental quality, accessibility, and restorative characteristics of green spaces may help create conditions that are more conducive to residents' engagement in physical activity and overall well-being.
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