Greenspace and life satisfaction: The moderating role of fear of crime in the neighbourhood

Christopher L. Ambrey; Christopher M. Fleming; Matthew Manning

Greenspace and life satisfaction: The moderating role of fear of crime in the neighbourhood

Christopher L. Ambrey, Christopher M. Fleming^*, Matthew Manning

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Abstract

This paper uses data on self-reported life satisfaction, fear of crime and access to greenspace to explore the relationship between the (potential) welfare benefits of greenspace and fear of crime in New Zealand neighbourhoods. Inline with existing evidence, results suggest that improved access to greenspaces is associated with higher levels of life satisfaction. The strength of this association, however, is strongly dependent on fear of crime. Specifically, when residents report that they feel ‘unsafe’ or ‘very unsafe’ walking alone in their neighbourhood, the life satisfaction benefits of access to greenspace are not marginally reduced, rather, they disappear entirely. From a policy perspective, these results are particularly important, suggesting that any benefits derived from sourcing, provisioning and managing greenspace are dependent upon managing actual and perceived levels of crime.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Australia New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics - 2013 Conference Proceedings
Subtitle of host publication	Opportunities for the Critical Decade: Enhancing well-being within Planetary Boundaries
Editors	Alex Y Lo, Leonie J Pearson, Megan C Evans
Place of Publication	Canberra
Publisher	University of Canberra and The Australia and New Zealand Ecological Economics Society
Pages	89-108
ISBN (Electronic)	9781740883986
Publication status	Published - Nov 2013
Externally published	Yes
Event	Australia New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics 2013 Conference (ANZSEE 2013) - Australian National University, Canberra, Australia Duration: 11 Nov 2013 → 14 Nov 2013 http://anzsee.org.au/anzsee-conference-2013/

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Conference	Australia New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics 2013 Conference (ANZSEE 2013)
Abbreviated title	ANZSEE Conference 2013
Place	Australia
City	Canberra
Period	11/11/13 → 14/11/13
Internet address	http://anzsee.org.au/anzsee-conference-2013/

Research Keywords

Fear of Crime
Greenspace
Life Satisfaction
New Zealand General Social Survey (NZGSS)

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Ambrey, C. L., Fleming, C. M., & Manning, M. (2013). Greenspace and life satisfaction: The moderating role of fear of crime in the neighbourhood. In A. Y. Lo, L. J. Pearson, & M. C. Evans (Eds.), Australia New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics - 2013 Conference Proceedings: Opportunities for the Critical Decade: Enhancing well-being within Planetary Boundaries (pp. 89-108). University of Canberra and The Australia and New Zealand Ecological Economics Society. https://anzsee.org.au/anzsee-conference-2013/

Ambrey, Christopher L. ; Fleming, Christopher M. ; Manning, Matthew. / Greenspace and life satisfaction : The moderating role of fear of crime in the neighbourhood. Australia New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics - 2013 Conference Proceedings: Opportunities for the Critical Decade: Enhancing well-being within Planetary Boundaries. editor / Alex Y Lo ; Leonie J Pearson ; Megan C Evans. Canberra : University of Canberra and The Australia and New Zealand Ecological Economics Society, 2013. pp. 89-108

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Ambrey, CL, Fleming, CM & Manning, M 2013, Greenspace and life satisfaction: The moderating role of fear of crime in the neighbourhood. in AY Lo, LJ Pearson & MC Evans (eds), Australia New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics - 2013 Conference Proceedings: Opportunities for the Critical Decade: Enhancing well-being within Planetary Boundaries. University of Canberra and The Australia and New Zealand Ecological Economics Society, Canberra, pp. 89-108, Australia New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics 2013 Conference (ANZSEE 2013), Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 11/11/13. <https://anzsee.org.au/anzsee-conference-2013/>

Greenspace and life satisfaction: The moderating role of fear of crime in the neighbourhood. / Ambrey, Christopher L.; Fleming, Christopher M.; Manning, Matthew.
Australia New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics - 2013 Conference Proceedings: Opportunities for the Critical Decade: Enhancing well-being within Planetary Boundaries. ed. / Alex Y Lo; Leonie J Pearson; Megan C Evans. Canberra: University of Canberra and The Australia and New Zealand Ecological Economics Society, 2013. p. 89-108.

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication) › peer-review

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