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The Effects of Neighborhood Built Environment on Mental Health: A Systematic Review of Korean Studies

근린 건조환경과 정신건강: 국내 연구들의 체계적 분석

  • Gu, Naeun (Dept. of Housing & Interior Design, University of Ulsan)
  • Received : 2023.04.04
  • Accepted : 2023.08.08
  • Published : 2023.10.30
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Abstract

This study conducted a comprehensive review of existing literature concerning the connection between neighborhood built environmental features and mental health outcomes in Korea. Out of the 38 chosen studies, the collective outcomes indicated that various aspects of the neighborhood built environments (BE), such as land use, street conditions, transportation, parks and green spaces, local facilities, housing, urban design, environmental pollution, safety, and overall quality, displayed associations with mental health outcomes. Nevertheless, inconsistent and contradictory findings were prevalent, possibly due to absence of robust methodological approaches in this research area.

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Acknowledgement

이 연구는 2021년도 울산대학교 교내연구비의 지원을 받았음

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