Impacts of Different Air Pollutants on Dining-Out Activities and Satisfaction of Urban and Suburban Residents
Air pollution has become a global environmental problem that directly affects the living quality of city residents. It not only does damages to the physical health of the human body but also has adverse effects on mood, outdoor activities, and social interactions, which further reduces the vitality...
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doaj-e6e6c9c0008e4f2ea5a05f7a654ea4172020-11-25T02:05:23ZengMDPI AGSustainability2071-10502020-03-01122746274610.3390/su12072746Impacts of Different Air Pollutants on Dining-Out Activities and Satisfaction of Urban and Suburban ResidentsRong Gao0Hua Ma1Hongmei Ma2Jiahui Li3College of Chemical Engineering and Environment, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, ChinaCollege of Chemical Engineering and Environment, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, ChinaCollege of Chemical Engineering and Environment, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, ChinaCollege of Chemical Engineering and Environment, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, ChinaAir pollution has become a global environmental problem that directly affects the living quality of city residents. It not only does damages to the physical health of the human body but also has adverse effects on mood, outdoor activities, and social interactions, which further reduces the vitality of the city. Dining out is an important way of social interaction for city residents. Using Beijing as an example, this paper aims to study the impacts of different air pollutants on dining-out activities and satisfaction of urban and suburban residents. The results show that: (1) Air pollution can significantly reduce dining-out frequency and satisfaction; (2) Due to differences in environmental and health awareness, the impact of air pollution on dining-out behaviors varies among urban and suburban residents; and (3) O<sub>3</sub> pollution has a greater emotional impact on suburban residents than urban residents, possibly because of the differences in defense strategies and levels of pollution exposure in the workplace. The findings imply that improving air quality can obtain not only health benefits but also long-term social and economic vitality. The publicity of environment and health information should be strengthened on key urban air pollutants, especially on particulate matter and O<sub>3</sub>, and on disadvantaged groups to enhance environmental justice.https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/7/2746air pollutantsdining-out activitiesdining-out satisfactionpollution aversionurban and suburban residents |
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Impacts of Different Air Pollutants on Dining-Out Activities and Satisfaction of Urban and Suburban Residents |
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Air pollution has become a global environmental problem that directly affects the living quality of city residents. It not only does damages to the physical health of the human body but also has adverse effects on mood, outdoor activities, and social interactions, which further reduces the vitality of the city. Dining out is an important way of social interaction for city residents. Using Beijing as an example, this paper aims to study the impacts of different air pollutants on dining-out activities and satisfaction of urban and suburban residents. The results show that: (1) Air pollution can significantly reduce dining-out frequency and satisfaction; (2) Due to differences in environmental and health awareness, the impact of air pollution on dining-out behaviors varies among urban and suburban residents; and (3) O<sub>3</sub> pollution has a greater emotional impact on suburban residents than urban residents, possibly because of the differences in defense strategies and levels of pollution exposure in the workplace. The findings imply that improving air quality can obtain not only health benefits but also long-term social and economic vitality. The publicity of environment and health information should be strengthened on key urban air pollutants, especially on particulate matter and O<sub>3</sub>, and on disadvantaged groups to enhance environmental justice. |
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