| Title |
Analysis of the Impact of Regenerated Urban Parks on Stress Relief Subfactors - Focused on the usage behavior of Pohang Railroad Forest users |
| Authors |
김지서(Kim, Jiseo) ; 김민서(Kim, Minseo) ; 김현정(Kim, Hyunjung) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.38195/judik.2026.08.27.5.113 |
| Keywords |
도시 숲; 철도 폐선부지; 스트레스 완화 요인; 이용 행태 Urban Forest; Abandoned Railway Site; Stress Relief Factors; Usage Behavior |
| Abstract |
This study aims to empirically analyze the impact of urban parks regenerated from abandoned railway sites on stress relief for citizens. Stress relief was categorized into multidimensional sub-factors, such as calming, recovery, comfort, concentration, mental refreshment, and worry relief, and the influence of physical environment perception and usage behavior on each factor was analyzed. The study site was designated as the Pohang Railroad Forest, and a survey was conducted among on-site users to perform multiple regression analysis and comparative analysis between groups. The analysis results revealed that the perception of the park as a sanctuary was a key variable exerting a significant positive influence on all stress relief factors, while parking convenience and bench facilities were also confirmed to have a positive influence on some factors. In a gender comparison, male users showed higher levels of stress relief than female users, with significant differences observed particularly in the factors of recovery, mental refreshment, and comfort. Furthermore, while the effect tended to increase with higher visit frequency, the total quantitative effect based on duration of stay was not significant. However, the influence of benches and landscaping factors was found to be significant during long-term stays. The results of this study can provide empirical evidence necessary for establishing user-centered urban regeneration green space planning and management strategies that consider users’ stress relief mechanisms. |