@misc{cabana_coastal_cultural_2024, 
author={Cabana, D.,Pinna, S.,Farina, S.,Grech, D.,Barbieri, N.,Guala, I.},
title={Coastal Cultural Ecosystem Services and Adolescents’ Subjective Well-being},
year={2024},
howpublished = {journal article},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-024-02043-2},
abstract = {Despite growing recognition of nature’s impact on mental health, its specific effects on adolescents remain unclear. This gap hinders effective strategies for youth well-being in a world facing increasing environmental pressures. This study directly investigates the connections between coastal environments and subjective well-being in adolescents. We explore how interactions with coastal landscapes and associated cultural ecosystem services contribute to both personal and social dimensions of well-being in a sample of 202 adolescents (16 and 17 years old) from Sardinia, Italy. Our findings reveal a beneficial impact of coastal experiences, promoting positive affect, social integration, and physiological well-being. However, human pressures on these environments can lead to negative affect, while fostering a sense of social contribution. This research highlights the complex interplay between coastal environments, human impacts, and teenagers’ well-being. Understanding these links empowers planners to craft coastal management strategies that balance adolescents’ well-being with the long-term sustainability of coastal regions.},
note = {Online available at: \url{https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-024-02043-2} (DOI). Cabana, D.; Pinna, S.; Farina, S.; Grech, D.; Barbieri, N.; Guala, I.: Coastal Cultural Ecosystem Services and Adolescents’ Subjective Well-being. Ambio. 2024. DOI: 10.1007/s13280-024-02043-2}}