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Promoting positive mental health is of utmost importance especially in todays urban context as recognized by the World Health Organization However the scarcity of green spaces in urban areas presents challenges for fostering a connection with nature To address this gap this study investigates the distinctive contribution of urban home gardens to the mental wellbeing of women in the Greater Jakarta Area Through an online survey participant backgrounds and mental wellbeing were assessed using the WEMWBS scale Validity and reliability were established using Pearsons productmoment correlation and Cronbachs alpha respectively The study unravels several influential factors including garden interaction visit frequency and duration and size Crucially it advances the literature by shedding light on the original contribution of urban home gardens to mental wellbeing Notably women who visit their urban home garden more than seven times a week and spend over two hours per day in their garden report the highest levels of mental wellbeing These findings highlight the unique role of urban home gardens in promoting mental wellbeing among urban women Consequently they hold implications for policymakers and practitioners aiming to enhance mental wellbeing and foster access to green spaces in urban areas
