Exploring the relationship between suburban allotment gardening and wellbeing: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
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Clatworthy, J., Hinds, J. and Camic, P. 2017. Exploring the relationship between suburban allotment gardening and wellbeing: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. Ecopsychology. 9 (3), pp. 121-129. https://doi.org/10.1089/eco.2016.0048
Authors | Clatworthy, J., Hinds, J. and Camic, P. |
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Abstract | Evidence suggests that gardening can have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of people experiencing mental health difficulties. There is currently a lack of research exploring the potential public health benefits of gardening among non-clinical populations. Therefore the aims of this paper were to explore the relationship between allotment gardening and wellbeing from the suburban allotment-holder’s perspective. Six suburban allotment gardeners were interviewed to elicit their personal experiences of allotment gardening and its impact on their wellbeing. Transcripts were subjected to Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) with seven main themes emerging: fundamental importance of growing and valuing food; physical and mental protection; feeling connected to people, place and time; pride, mastery and control; pleasure of being in nature; problem solving, learning and accepting; acting on values. Parallels were drawn between these themes and psychological models of wellbeing and motivation. The research suggests that allotments are flexible environments that may enable people to meet a wide range of individual needs, enhancing wellbeing. They may be a particularly valuable resource for the promotion of wellbeing in urban and suburban areas, where people may feel detached from nature and a sense of community. |
Keywords | Well-being; allotments; community gardens; hierarchy of needs; health promotion |
Year | 2017 |
Journal | Ecopsychology |
Journal citation | 9 (3), pp. 121-129 |
Publisher | Mary Ann Liebert |
ISSN | 1942-9347 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1089/eco.2016.0048 |
Related URL | http://www.liebertpub.com/ |
Publication dates | |
01 Sep 2017 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 03 Oct 2017 |
Accepted | 13 Apr 2017 |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Output status | Published |
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