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Specific qualitative sensory characteristics of urban green spaces, such as openness and immersiveness, differentially influence the frequency and duration of green exercise as well as psychological outcomes like perceived restoration and stress. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This study aims to explore how sensory characteristics of urban green spaces relate to green exercise participation and mental health outcomes.

June 8, 2026Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Environmental Sensory Characteristics of Urban Green Spaces and Their Associations With Green Exercise and Mental Health: Evidence From Türkiye

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HSHayati Berk SAYGILIAdnan Menderes University AAAbdullah AkpınarAdnan Menderes University

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Randomized trial examines sensory features of green spaces and their effects on mental health and exercise behaviors in adults, suggesting significant implications.

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This study aims to explore how sensory characteristics of urban green spaces relate to green exercise participation and mental health outcomes.
Survey data collected from 374 users across 7 urban green spaces in İzmir and Aydın, Türkiye.
Assessment of sensory characteristics using a perceived sensory dimensions framework.
Multiple linear regression models analyzed relationships with green exercise and mental health while controlling for sociodemographic factors.
Greater openness ('prospect') linked to more frequent green exercise and higher perceived restoration.
Immersive environments ('space') associated with lower perceived stress, but less frequent green exercise participation.
Higher frequency of green exercise correlated with lower stress levels and better mental health outcomes.

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SAYGILI et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a265b0fad53cfb9357c4cef https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2026-0126

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Randomized trial examines sensory features of green spaces and their effects on mental health and exercise behaviors in adults, suggesting significant implications.

Environmental Sensory Characteristics of Urban Green Spaces and Their Associations With Green Exercise and Mental Health: Evidence From Türkiye

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Environmental Sensory Characteristics of Urban Green Spaces and Their Associations With Green Exercise and Mental Health: Evidence From Türkiye

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