Is going out more frequently better than staying longer? Evidence from urban green space use and prosocial behavior among young working adults in China

Key Points

• Prosocial behavior increases with more frequent visits to urban green spaces, contrasting longer stays.
• Findings show that young working adults visiting green spaces at least three times a week exhibit 25% more prosocial actions.
• Observational analysis of urban green space use among young working adults in China was conducted over six months.
• Indicates the need for more frequent access to urban green spaces to enhance social behaviors among young adults.