%D 2023
%X Urban green spaces are areas that are either partially or entirely covered by a significant amount of
vegetation and provide space for leisure and exercise. This thesis examined the influence of perceived
green space characteristics on the frequency of visits to green spaces and their impact on subjective
mental well-being. To investigate these relationships this case study focused on students in the
neighbourhoods of Binnenstad and Oranjebuurt in the city of Groningen. The main research question
guiding the study is: How do perceived characteristics of green spaces influence the frequency of
visits to green spaces and affect subjective mental well-being among students in the city of
Groningen? This has been explored through a literature review and a survey. The results show that
students who perceive higher quantity and quality of green spaces also report higher levels of mental
well-being. Moreover, students who visit green spaces more frequently reported higher levels of
mental well-being. No relationship was found between perceived green space characteristics and the
frequency of green space visits. Policy implications in improving green spaces should be directed to
Binnenstad as students residing in this neighbourhood reported higher levels of litter, air and noise
pollution on green streets, higher air and noise pollution in parks and overall lower levels of green
space, mental well-being and frequency of green space visits than students in Oranjebuurt.
%L theses_frw4279
%T Urban green spaces and mental well-being
%A Markuss Jekabsons