The potential of integration: Research progress and key factors of blue-green space perception and health benefits
With the rapid pace of urbanization, public expectations for the ecological environment have shifted from basic material improvements to more advanced demands for health and well-being. Within the framework of nature-based solutions (NBS), blue-green spaces have emerged as a key factor in enhancing...
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| author | Xinyi Zhu Wei Lin Zhiyi Bao Chengcheng Zeng Jian Li Xiao Qin Yilun Qu Wenting Wang Tianyi Yao |
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| description | With the rapid pace of urbanization, public expectations for the ecological environment have shifted from basic material improvements to more advanced demands for health and well-being. Within the framework of nature-based solutions (NBS), blue-green spaces have emerged as a key factor in enhancing public health. Over the past decade, research on the health benefits of blue-green spaces has grown significantly. This paper examines the research progress and emerging trends in blue-green space perception and its health benefits through a bibliometric analysis of 60 selected articles using Bibliometrix and Microsoft Excel software. The analysis reveals a shift in research focus from isolated perceptions of blue (water) or green (land) spaces to a more integrated understanding of blue-green spaces. The synergistic effects of blue-green integration in promoting health have become increasingly apparent. Consequently, this paper delves into the theoretical foundations of “blue-green space integration” and proposes an “objective-subjective” evaluation framework for integrated blue-green spaces. This framework includes four objective indicators and five subjective indicators. Furthermore, three future research directions are suggested: exploring the mechanisms of blue-green integration's impact on health benefits, expanding a more comprehensive evaluation system for blue-green spaces, and promoting policy support and practical applications for blue-green integration. This study synthesizes the current body of research on blue-green space perception and health benefits, providing guidance for future studies focused on integrated blue-green spaces and contributing to the effective realization of their health-enhancing effects. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b56a28bcfb5844c79b38980d0796db732025-08-20T03:40:37ZengElsevierTrees, Forests and People2666-71932025-09-012110096510.1016/j.tfp.2025.100965The potential of integration: Research progress and key factors of blue-green space perception and health benefitsXinyi Zhu0Wei Lin1Zhiyi Bao2Chengcheng Zeng3Jian Li4Xiao Qin5Yilun Qu6Wenting Wang7Tianyi Yao8College of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaCollege of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Germplasm Innovation and Utilization for Garden Plants, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China; Zhejiang Province Key Think Tank: Institute of Ecological Civilization, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China; Corresponding author.College of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Germplasm Innovation and Utilization for Garden Plants, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaCollege of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Germplasm Innovation and Utilization for Garden Plants, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaCollege of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, China; Zhejiang Province Key Think Tank: Institute of Ecological Civilization, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaCollege of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaCollege of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaCollege of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaCollege of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaWith the rapid pace of urbanization, public expectations for the ecological environment have shifted from basic material improvements to more advanced demands for health and well-being. Within the framework of nature-based solutions (NBS), blue-green spaces have emerged as a key factor in enhancing public health. Over the past decade, research on the health benefits of blue-green spaces has grown significantly. This paper examines the research progress and emerging trends in blue-green space perception and its health benefits through a bibliometric analysis of 60 selected articles using Bibliometrix and Microsoft Excel software. The analysis reveals a shift in research focus from isolated perceptions of blue (water) or green (land) spaces to a more integrated understanding of blue-green spaces. The synergistic effects of blue-green integration in promoting health have become increasingly apparent. Consequently, this paper delves into the theoretical foundations of “blue-green space integration” and proposes an “objective-subjective” evaluation framework for integrated blue-green spaces. This framework includes four objective indicators and five subjective indicators. Furthermore, three future research directions are suggested: exploring the mechanisms of blue-green integration's impact on health benefits, expanding a more comprehensive evaluation system for blue-green spaces, and promoting policy support and practical applications for blue-green integration. This study synthesizes the current body of research on blue-green space perception and health benefits, providing guidance for future studies focused on integrated blue-green spaces and contributing to the effective realization of their health-enhancing effects.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666719325001918 |
| spellingShingle | Xinyi Zhu Wei Lin Zhiyi Bao Chengcheng Zeng Jian Li Xiao Qin Yilun Qu Wenting Wang Tianyi Yao The potential of integration: Research progress and key factors of blue-green space perception and health benefits Trees, Forests and People |
| title | The potential of integration: Research progress and key factors of blue-green space perception and health benefits |
| title_full | The potential of integration: Research progress and key factors of blue-green space perception and health benefits |
| title_fullStr | The potential of integration: Research progress and key factors of blue-green space perception and health benefits |
| title_full_unstemmed | The potential of integration: Research progress and key factors of blue-green space perception and health benefits |
| title_short | The potential of integration: Research progress and key factors of blue-green space perception and health benefits |
| title_sort | potential of integration research progress and key factors of blue green space perception and health benefits |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666719325001918 |
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