The influence of forest ecosystems on the well-being of surrounding communities: A philosophical perspective in eschatology through guattari’s three ecologies
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.61511/lad.v2i2.2025.1460Keywords:
green space, Guattari’s three ecologies, UI Forest urban mental ecology, urban community well-beingAbstract
Background: This paper examines the influence of UI Forest on the well-being of surrounding communities through Felix Guattari’s Three Ecologies perspective. The research addresses how the presence of UI Forest as an urban green space affects the physical and mental well-being of nearby residents, particularly amid the techno-scientific transformation era that threatens ecological balance. Methods: The study employs Guattari’s Three Ecologies theory, which views ecology through three dimensions: mental, social, and environmental. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with 15 respondents, including local residents and UI Forest users, such as cycling communities and runners. Findings: The analysis utilizes Guattari’s ecosophical approach, which integrates ethico-political and aesthetic aspects in understanding human-environment relationships. The findings reveal that UI Forest plays a significant role in enhancing community well-being by providing space for physical activities, contemplation, and social interaction. Access restriction policies hinder UI Forest’s potential in supporting community welfare. Conclusion: A country's happiness index is very important. The happiness index value is a consideration for policy makers in making regulations and implementing national programs. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this study lies in the multidimensional approach in analyzing the happiness index in Indonesia by considering factors that have rarely been comprehensively studied in previous studies.
References
Alyan, E., Combe, T., Awang Rambli, D. R., Sulaiman, S., Merienne, F., & Muhaiyuddin, N. D. M. (2021). The influence of virtual forest walk on physiological and psychological responses. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(21), 11420. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111420
Anugrah, S. (2024). Peran hutan Kota UI dalam membawa keberlanjutan lingkungan ke tingkat dunia. Universitas Indonesia. https://www.ui.ac.id/peran-hutan-kota-ui-dalam-membawa-keberlanjutan-lingkungan-ke-tingkat-dunia/
Bennett, J. (2010). Vibrant matter: A political ecology of things. Duke University Press. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv111jh6w
Bielinis, E., Takayama, N., Boiko, S., Omelan, A., & Bielinis, L. (2018). The effect of winter forest bathing on psychological relaxation of young Polish adults. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 29, 276-283. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2017.12.006
Boivin, A., Dumez, V., Castonguay, G., & Berkesse, A. (2022). The ecology of engagement: fostering cooperative efforts in health with patients and communities. Health Expectations, 25(5), 2314-2327. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.13571
Buchanan, I. (2021). Assemblage theory and method. Bloomsbury Publishing.
Calvacante, K. L. (2018). The ecosophy of felix guattari: An analysis of philosophy for environmental issues. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI), 7(12), 25-28. https://www.ijhssi.org/papers/vol7(12)/Ver-3/F0712032528.pdf
Ciofalo, N., Dudgeon, P., & Nikora, L. W. (2022). Indigenous community psychologies, decolonization, and radical imagination within ecologies of knowledges. American Journal of Community Psychology, 69(3-4), 283-293. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12583
DeLanda, M. (2016). Assemblage Theory. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781474413640
Fishel, S. R. (2023). The global tree: Forests and the possibility of a multispecies IR. Review of International Studies, 49(2), 223-240. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0260210522000286
Fletcher, G. (Ed.). (2015). The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Well-Being. Taylor & Francis Group.
Grassini, S. (2022, Maret 21). A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Nature Walk as an Intervention for Anxiety and Depression. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 11(6), 1731. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11061731
Guattari, F. (2000). The three ecologies. Athlone Press.
Janeczko, E., Bielinis, E., Wójcik, R., Woźnicka, M., Kędziora, W., Łukowski, A., ... & Janeczko, K. (2020). When urban environment is restorative: The effect of walking in suburbs and forests on psychological and physiological relaxation of young Polish adults. Forests, 11(5), 591. https://doi.org/10.3390/f11050591
Justus, J. (2021). The philosophy of ecology: An introduction. Cambridge University Press.
Kryshtanovych, M., Golub, V., Kozakov, V., Pakhomova, T., & Polovtsev, O. (2021). Socio-ecological effect of public management of green development in the context of the philosophy of modern ecology. Wisdom, 3 (19), 114-126. https://doi.org/10.24234/wisdom.v19i3.493
Latour, B. (1987). Science in action. Harvard University Press.
Maslow, A. H. (1970). Motivation and Personality. Harper & Row. https://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/Motivation-and-Personality-Maslow.pdf
Ninin, R. H., Rachman, N. F., Dalimunthe, K. L., Rakhmadevi, A., Muharram, H. Z., Massinai, S. M. M., ... & Anggraeni, Y. (2020). Psikoetnografi sebagai metode asesmen psikologi komunitas. Jurnal Psikologi Sosial, 18(2), 157-168. https://doi.org/10.7454/jps.2020.16
Okpoko, M. O. (2022). ‘Interconnectedness with Nature’: The Imperative for an African-centered Eco-philosophy in Forest Resource Conservation in Nigeria. Ethics, Policy & Environment, 25(1), 21-36. https://doi.org/10.1080/21550085.2020.1848190
Park, B. J., Furuya, K., Kasetani, T., Takayama, N., Kagawa, T., & Miyazaki, Y. (2011). Relationship between psychological responses and physical environments in forest settings. Landscape and urban planning, 102(1), 24-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2011.03.005
Peters, M. A., Jandrić, P., & Hayes, S. (2022). Biodigital philosophy, technological convergence, and postdigital knowledge ecologies. In Bioinformational philosophy and postdigital knowledge ecologies (pp. 3-22). Cham: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95006-4_1
Rajoo, K. S., Karam, D. S., Abdu, A., Rosli, Z., & Gerusu, G. J. (2021). Addressing psychosocial issues caused by the COVID-19 lockdown: Can urban greeneries help?. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 65, 127340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2021.127340
Salma, S., Kaloeti, D. V. S., & Suwarto, F. (2018, December). Peningkatan Kesiapan Sumber Daya Manusia Melalui Intervensi Berbasis Psikologi Komunitas dalam Pengembangan Ekowisata Mangrove di Desa Morodemak Kecamatan Bonang Kabupaten Demak. In Seminar Nasional Kolaborasi Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (Vol. 1, No. 1). https://proceeding.unnes.ac.id/snkppm/article/view/75/146
Shin, W. S., Yeoun, P. S., Yoo, R. W., & Shin, C. S. (2010). Forest experience and psychological health benefits: the state of the art and future prospect in Korea. Environmental health and preventive medicine, 15, 38-47. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12199-009-0114-9
Siah, C. J. R., Goh, Y. S., Lee, J., Poon, S. N., Ow Yong, J. Q. Y., & Tam, W.-S. W. (2023). The effects of forest bathing on psychological well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 32(4), 1038-1054. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.13131
Simkin, J., Ojala, A., & Tyrväinen, L. (2020). Restorative effects of mature and young commercial forests, pristine old-growth forest and urban recreation forest-A field experiment. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 48, 126567. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2019.126567
Stier-Jarmer, M., Throner, V., Kirschneck, M., Immich, G., Frisch, D., & Schuh, A. (2021). The psychological and physical effects of forests on human health: A systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(4), 1770. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18041770
Wise, J. M. (2014). Assemblage. In Gilles Deleuze: Key Concepts: Second Edition. Taylor and Francis. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315730073-17
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
Citation Check
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Aflah Fildzah Syarafina, Aisyah Nurul Ilmi, Chelsea Indri Valencia, Eka Kurnia Setiyawati, Muhammad Reza Al Rasyid, Nada Azka Maulida, Siti Shalu Ramadhan, Yahsya Naura Azka Herrnsdorf
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
