Dijkstra, Jildert (2022) Psychological planning: Examining the relation between the neighbourhood and mental health. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
This research project aims to examine the relation between the spatial environment and mental health on a neighbourhood level by answering ‘What is the relation between neighbourhood characteristics and mental health in The Netherlands?’ This is relevant as the spatial environment is set to play a larger role in our everyday lives. Currently, there is a lack of research on the relation between spatial factors and mental health, especially on a neighbourhood level and in a Dutch context. A quantitative research method is chosen using statistical analysis of two secondary datasets utilising SPSS. The findings suggest that high percentages of neighbourhood housing stock consisting of social housing, large unit housing and housing constructed before 2000 correlate with lower mental health. Findings also suggest that high percentages of inhabitants suffering serious neighbour noise nuisance correlate to lower mental health, while high population density seems to correlate to higher mental health. There is no clear link found between the accessibility of services and mental health. Policy-wise, the findings indicate that reducing noise nuisance should be a top priority for policymakers seeking to improve mental health. Additionally, the findings suggest that planning communities with higher population density might prove beneficial for mental health.
Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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Degree programme: | Spatial Planning and Design |
Supervisor: | Ramezani, S. |
Date Deposited: | 07 Nov 2023 09:46 |
Last Modified: | 07 Nov 2023 09:46 |
URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4421 |
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