Does Perceived Green Space Quality Matter? Linking Norwegian Adult Perspectives on Perceived Quality to Motivation and Frequency of Visits

Claudia Fongar, Geir Aamodt, Thomas B. Randrup and Ingjerd Solfjeld
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Claudia Fongar: School of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Landscape and Society, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, P.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 Ås, Norway
Geir Aamodt: Department of Public Health Science, Faculty of Landscape and Society, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, P.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 Ås, Norway
Thomas B. Randrup: Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, PO Box 58, 23053 Alnarp, Sweden
Ingjerd Solfjeld: School of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Landscape and Society, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, P.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 Ås, Norway

IJERPH, 2019, vol. 16, issue 13, 1-16

Abstract: Individual perceptions of green space quality are essential when a user considers engaging in activities. This national-scale study provides insights into Norwegians’ quality perceptions of municipal green space, visit frequency and motivations for engaging in different activities. We applied regression analysis to investigate how various factors affect the outcome variables, quality perceptions and visit frequency from a sample of the Norwegian adult population. Results reveal that Norwegians perceive their green spaces as having good quality, and higher quality perceptions have a positive influence on green space visits. Half of the respondents visited green spaces out of intrinsic motives in high-quality environments providing fresh air, experiences of nature and quietness. It is essential, however, to take into account that less reported activity mirrors groups of respondents who least often visit green spaces.

Keywords: perceived green space quality; Norwegian adult perspectives; motivation; activities; visit frequency (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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