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Interação Social e Escala Humana: o papel dos parques verdes na socialização e bem-estar da população
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Os espaços verdes urbanos, como parques, são espaços sociais fundamentais para a interação diária dos cidadãos e indicadores relevantes de sustentabilidade e bem-estar comunitário. Para fundamentar o estudo empírico, explorou-se o desenvolvimento histórico das cidades, com enfoque na transformação urbana após a Segunda Guerra Mundial e na necessidade de reestruturação dos espaços urbanos, destacando a importância da escala humana no planeamento das cidades. Discutiu-se ainda a evolução dos espaços públicos e o seu impacto na comunicação social e individual, sublinhando a relevância dos parques urbanos na promoção da coesão social. Abordaram-se conceitos como placemaking e walkability, enfatizando a criação de espaços urbanos acessíveis, que fomentem a mobilidade e a convivência social. Neste contexto, o presente estudo procurou verificar de que modo os parques verdes urbanos de Viseu influenciam a coesão social, o bem-estar, a diminuição do isolamento social e a sua relevância no quotidiano da população. Tratou-se de um estudo quantitativo, descritivo e transversal, com uma amostra de 130 residentes de Viseu, entre os 18 e os 65 anos ou mais, recorrendo a amostragem não probabilística por conveniência e bola de neve. A recolha de dados foi realizada através de um questionário online e presencial. Os resultados mostram que os participantes consideram os parques espaços promotores de interações sociais, de redução do stresse e de prevenção de doenças físicas e mentais, atuando na diminuição do isolamento social. Embora os homens frequentem mais regularmente estes espaços, foi entre as mulheres que se verificaram médias mais elevadas para motivos como o usufruto de espaços de lazer e a promoção da saúde e bem-estar. A idade e a parentalidade revelaram-se variáveis preditoras da frequência de visita: participantes mais velhos e com filhos, especialmente mais novos, visitam mais frequentemente os espaços verdes. Em suma, o estudo reforça o papel essencial dos parques verdes urbanos como facilitadores das interações sociais e promotores de uma vida comunitária mais saudável e integrada.
Urban green spaces, such as parks, are fundamental social spaces for citizens' daily interaction and relevant indicators of sustainability and community well-being. To support the empirical study, the historical development of cities was explored, with a focus on urban transformation after World War II and the need to restructure urban spaces, highlighting the importance of the human scale in city planning. The evolution of public spaces and their impact on both social and individual communication was also discussed, emphasizing the relevance of urban parks in promoting social cohesion. Concepts such as placemaking and walkability were addressed, stressing the creation of accessible urban spaces that foster mobility and social interaction. In this context, the present study sought to examine how Viseu’s urban green parks influence social cohesion, well-being, the reduction of social isolation, and their relevance in the daily lives of the population. This was a quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional study, with a sample of 130 residents of Viseu aged between 18 and 65 or older, using non-probabilistic convenience and snowball sampling. Data collection was carried out through both online and in-person questionnaires. The results show that participants consider parks to be spaces that promote social interaction, reduce stress, and help prevent physical and mental illnesses, thereby contributing to the reduction of social isolation. Although men visit these spaces more regularly, women reported higher averages for reasons such as enjoying leisure areas and promoting health and wellbeing. Age and parenthood emerged as predictive variables for visit frequency: older participants and those with children, especially younger ones, visit green spaces more frequently. In summary, the study reinforces the essential role of urban green parks as facilitators of social interactions and promoters of a healthier and more integrated community life.
Urban green spaces, such as parks, are fundamental social spaces for citizens' daily interaction and relevant indicators of sustainability and community well-being. To support the empirical study, the historical development of cities was explored, with a focus on urban transformation after World War II and the need to restructure urban spaces, highlighting the importance of the human scale in city planning. The evolution of public spaces and their impact on both social and individual communication was also discussed, emphasizing the relevance of urban parks in promoting social cohesion. Concepts such as placemaking and walkability were addressed, stressing the creation of accessible urban spaces that foster mobility and social interaction. In this context, the present study sought to examine how Viseu’s urban green parks influence social cohesion, well-being, the reduction of social isolation, and their relevance in the daily lives of the population. This was a quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional study, with a sample of 130 residents of Viseu aged between 18 and 65 or older, using non-probabilistic convenience and snowball sampling. Data collection was carried out through both online and in-person questionnaires. The results show that participants consider parks to be spaces that promote social interaction, reduce stress, and help prevent physical and mental illnesses, thereby contributing to the reduction of social isolation. Although men visit these spaces more regularly, women reported higher averages for reasons such as enjoying leisure areas and promoting health and wellbeing. Age and parenthood emerged as predictive variables for visit frequency: older participants and those with children, especially younger ones, visit green spaces more frequently. In summary, the study reinforces the essential role of urban green parks as facilitators of social interactions and promoters of a healthier and more integrated community life.
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Cidades Comunicação Interpessoal Espaços Verdes Place Making Cities Interpersonal Communication Social Cohesion Green Spaces Place Making
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