The influence of different types of greenery in Dutch population’s leisure activities
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2021-08-28
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en
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The aim of this research is to contribute to the knowledge about the importance of different types of greenery for the performance of leisure activities and for the increase of the health and the quality of life of the Dutch population. To verify this relationship, two hypotheses were elaborated: a) People that live in greener neighborhoods are more likely to perform leisure activities than people who do not; and b) People that live in greener neighborhoods spend more time walking and cycling for leisure purposes than people who do not. To test both hypotheses, a secondary data survey was performed for the period of 2010 to 2019 based on the information collected from the OViN and ODiN mobility surveys. It was observed that greenery, in general, is a highly statistically significant element in predicting the likelihood of performing leisure activities and the time spent walking and cycling during these activities, although this relation is weak and differs according to the type of greenery. It was not possible to confirm the hypotheses of this research, and it is recommended that future research consider aspects regarding people’s personal preferences and their immediate environment to better understand their behavior concerning leisure activities.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen