Urban densification in the Netherlands and its impact on mental health: An expert-based causal loop diagram

Mariëlle Beenackers; Hanneke Kruize; Lisa Barsties; Annelies Acda; Ingrid Bakker; Mariël Droomers; Carlijn Kamphuis; Eric Koomen; Jeannette E. Nijkamp; Lenneke Vaandrager; Beate Völker; Guus Luijben; Annemarie Ruijsbroek

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2024.103218

Urban densification in the Netherlands and its impact on mental health: An expert-based causal loop diagram

Mariëlle Beenackers
, Hanneke Kruize
, Lisa Barsties
, Annelies Acda
, Ingrid Bakker
, Mariël Droomers
, Carlijn Kamphuis
, Eric Koomen
, Jeannette E. Nijkamp
, Lenneke Vaandrager
, Beate Völker
, Guus Luijben
, Annemarie Ruijsbroek

Healthy Cities

Erasmus MC
National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)
Hogeschool Utrecht
Advies - public health, policy and the built environment
Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
Utrecht Municipality
Utrecht University
Vrije Universiteit
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands Centre for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR)

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Abstract

Urban densification is a key strategy to accommodate rapid urban population growth, but emerging evidence suggests serious risks of urban densification for individuals’ mental health. To better understand the complex pathways from urban densification to mental health, we integrated interdisciplinary expert knowledge in a causal loop diagram via group model building techniques. Six subsystems were identified: five subsystems describing mechanisms on how changes in the urban system caused by urban densification may impact mental health, and one showing how changes in mental health may alter urban densification. The new insights can help to develop resilient, healthier cities for all.

Original language	English
Article number	103218
Journal	Health & Place
Volume	87
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2024.103218
Publication status	Published - 1 Apr 2024

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 03 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

Keywords

complex systems approach
group model building
inequality
mental health
population density

Research Focus Areas Research Centre or Centre of Expertise * (mandatory by Hanze)

Health & Wellbeing
Liveability

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Beenackers, M., Kruize, H., Barsties, L., Acda, A., Bakker, I., Droomers, M., Kamphuis, C., Koomen, E., Nijkamp, J. E., Vaandrager, L., Völker, B., Luijben, G., & Ruijsbroek, A. (2024). Urban densification in the Netherlands and its impact on mental health: An expert-based causal loop diagram. Health & Place, 87, Article 103218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2024.103218

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Urban densification in the Netherlands and its impact on mental health: An expert-based causal loop diagram

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