How perceived environmental quality influences physical activity in urban green spaces? A moderated mediation model.

Peng Zhang, Yuanzheng Lin, Bin Zhao, Xiujie Ma, Qingyuan Luo, Changxu La

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Associations between perceived natural environmental features and physical activity intention: the mediating roles of perceived safety and perceived environmental restorativeness.Frontiers in public health · 2026
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Peng Zhang *College of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China.

Yuanzheng Lin *College of Physical Education and Health Science, Yibin University, Yibin, China.

Bin ZhaoSchool of Wushu, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, China.

Xiujie MaSchool of Wushu, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, China.

Qingyuan LuoSchool of Wushu, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, China.

Changxu LaXi'an Physical Education University, Xi'an, China.

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Objective: This study aims to examine how residents' perceptions of urban green space environments influence their physical activity levels. Specifically, it investigates the mediating role of perceived restorativeness and the moderating role of spatial accessibility. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 307 residents in Chengdu, China. Structured questionnaires were used to measure perceived environmental quality, perceived restorativeness, spatial accessibility, and physical activity level. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and model fit assessments were performed in AMOS 24.0 to evaluate the reliability and validity of the measurement model. Mediation and moderation analyses were subsequently conducted in SPSS 26.0 using the PROCESS macro to test the indirect and interaction effects. Results: Perceived environmental quality was positively associated with residents' physical activity levels ( Conclusion: This study highlights the roles of psychological and spatial factors in understanding urban green space-related physical activity. Enhancing environmental quality, accessibility, and restorative characteristics of green spaces may help create conditions that are more conducive to residents' engagement in physical activity and overall well-being.

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Environment DesignExerciseParks, RecreationalUrban PopulationAdultChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMediation AnalysisMiddle AgedSurveys and Questionnairesmoderated mediationperceived environmental qualityperceived restorativenessphysical activityspatial accessibilityurban green space

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PMID41473716

DOI10.3389/fpubh.2025.1670171

PMCPMC12745391

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