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Erschienen in: Journal of Happiness Studies 8/2019

17.11.2018 | Research Paper

Air Pollution as a Moderator in the Association Between Leisure Activities and Well-Being in Urban China

verfasst von: Po-Ju Chang, Rui Song, Yeqiang Lin

Erschienen in: Journal of Happiness Studies | Ausgabe 8/2019

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Abstract

The positive effects of leisure in natural environments on well-being have been widely documented. However, people engaging in outdoor leisure activities in urban China may be exposed to severe air pollution. Air pollution is a global environmental concern. Therefore, investigating the moderating effects of air pollution on the relationship between leisure and well-being is important. In this study, the stress recovery and attention recovery theories were used to examine whether leisure in natural environments is preferable to other types of leisure activities in urban China considering the risk of exposure to air pollution. National survey and environmental data were used to investigate the associations among three types of leisure activities, namely home-based, indoor, and outdoor activities, and subjective well-being (SWB). The effect of air pollution and depression was also examined. The results indicate that indoor and outdoor leisure has a positive impact on SWB irrespective of air pollution exposure. The study participants from urban China may have become used to living with subpar levels of air quality and thus may be unable to perceive the negative influence of air pollution in their daily lives.

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Metadaten
Titel
Air Pollution as a Moderator in the Association Between Leisure Activities and Well-Being in Urban China
verfasst von
Po-Ju Chang
Rui Song
Yeqiang Lin
Publikationsdatum
17.11.2018
Verlag
Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in
Journal of Happiness Studies / Ausgabe 8/2019
Print ISSN: 1389-4978
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-7780
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-018-0055-3

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