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Table 3 Categories, descriptions and codes of HWB utilised to code evidence [16]

From: How are nature-based solutions contributing to priority societal challenges surrounding human well-being in the United Kingdom: a systematic map

Category

Definition

Code

Economic living standards

Income, employment, employment opportunities, wealth, poverty, savings, payments, loans

HWB1

Material living standards

Assets owned, access and availability of food, fiber and fuel basic infrastructure (electricity, water, telecommunications and transportation), shelter

HWB2

Health

Physical health, nutrition, longevity/life expectancy, maternal health, child health, access to health care, occurrence of diseases, mental health

HWB3

Education

Education infrastructure (access to school, access to training, quality of education); informal education (transfer of knowledge and skills includes livelihood skills, traditional knowledge and skills); formal education (degrees awarded, students enrolled)

HWB4

Social relations

Interactions between individuals, within and/or between groups (communities, stakeholders, ethnic groups, gender); conflict, relationships, connectedness, ability to work together, ability to help others, and trust

HWB5

Security and safety

Physical security (personal safety and security), resource security; tenure security; human rights; vulnerability, resilience and adaptive capacity

HWB6

Governance (and empowerment)

Structures and processes for decision making including both formal and informal rules; includes participation and control in decision making, accountability, justice, transparency and governance skills

HWB7

Subjective well-being

Measures of happiness, quality of life, satisfactions supported by some value of ecosystem(s) and/or resources

HWB8

Culture and spirituality

Cultural, societal and traditional values of natural resources and nature to the community; sense of home; cultural identity and heritage; spiritual or religious beliefs and/or values

HWB9

Freedom of choice and action

Ability to pursue what you value doing and being

HWB10