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Researcher

Amber Van Puyvelde

Publications & Research Data

Awards & Distinctions

8 Results

2026

Associations between park visitation and physical, mental and social health among older adults

Elise RiveraBenedicte DeforcheDelfien Van DyckJenny VeitchNohemi Erendira Ramirez ArandaNico Van de WegheLouise PoppeAmber Van Puyvelde

A1 Journal Article in BMC PUBLIC HEALTH

2025

Effects of park renovation on park use : results of a natural experiment in Belgium with two years of follow-up

Amber Van PuyveldeBenedicte DeforcheJelle Van CauwenbergEmma De KeyserJenny VeitchDelfien Van DyckLouise Poppe

A1 Journal Article in CITIES

Evaluating the impact of park renovation on park-based physical activity : a natural experiment in Belgium with two years of follow-up

Amber Van PuyveldeJelle Van CauwenbergJenny VeitchAnna TimperioDelfien Van DyckLouise PoppeBenedicte Deforche

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Identifying older adults’ needs for park renewal in low-income neighbourhoods : a citizen science approach

Amber Van PuyveldeDelfien Van DyckJenny VeitchAnna TimperioNoortje JacobsJelle Van CauwenbergBenedicte Deforche

A1 Journal Article in URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING

Optimizing public parks for healthy ageing

Amber Van PuyveldeBenedicte DeforcheDelfien Van DyckJenny VeitchAnna Timperio

2024

Exploring emotions in relation to neighborhood environmental characteristics among older adults with low socioeconomic position : a qualitative study using walk-along interviews

Noortje JacobsBenedicte DeforcheAmber Van PuyveldeDelfien Van DyckLieze MertensJenny VeitchJelle Van Cauwenberg

A1 Journal Article in CITIES

2023

Park features that encourage park visitation among older adults : a qualitative study

Amber Van PuyveldeBenedicte DeforcheLieze MertensElise RiveraDelfien Van DyckJenny VeitchLouise Poppe

A1 Journal Article in URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING

The impact of renewal of an urban park in Belgium on park use, park-based physical activity, and social interaction : a natural experiment

Louise PoppeDelfien Van DyckEmma De KeyserAmber Van PuyveldeJenny VeitchBenedicte Deforche

A1 Journal Article in CITIES