Urban Green Space Accessibility and Environmental Quality toward Mental Well-Being among Residents of Tangerang
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Urban Green Spaces, Accessibility, Environmental Quality, Mental Well-Being, TangerangAbstract
Urban green spaces are increasingly recognized as an important component of sustainable urban development because of their potential contribution to environmental quality and psychological well-being. This study examines the relationship between accessibility of urban green spaces, environmental quality, and mental well-being among residents of Tangerang. A quantitative approach was employed using a cross-sectional survey involving 75 respondents. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire measured on a five-point Likert scale and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 25. The analysis included validity and reliability testing, descriptive statistics, classical assumption tests, Pearson correlation, multiple linear regression, t-tests, F-tests, and the coefficient of determination. The results indicate that accessibility of urban green spaces has a positive and significant relationship with mental well-being. Environmental quality also demonstrates a positive and significant relationship with mental well-being. Simultaneously, both variables significantly explain variations in mental well-being. These findings suggest that accessible and high-quality urban green environments are associated with better psychological well-being among Tangerang residents. The study highlights the importance of integrating accessibility, environmental maintenance, safety, comfort, and green-space quality into urban planning and public-health strategies.
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