Developing a new tool to capture the nature dose to reduce loneliness and improve quality of life

MethodsX, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13, P. 102969 - 102969

Published: Sept. 19, 2024

Language: Английский

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Changing the “Meaning of Place” Within a Hospital: The Impact of Establishing an Art Gallery on Esthetic Experience, Restorativeness, Affective Commitment, and Work Engagement of Healthcare Personnel

Environment and Behavior, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 55(8-10), P. 735 - 768

Published: Dec. 1, 2023

For a long time, care environments have been characterized as "inhuman," with their place meaning linked to illness and suffering. This study aims analyze the shift in of hospital space, investigating impact permanent art gallery hospital's Gynecology Department on employees' well-being. Employing quasi-experimental design, final sample 116 employees (81 control group 74 experimental group) completed self-report measures before after installation. Three measurements were conducted at approximately 45-day intervals. The intervention resulted an immediate increase aesthetic experience, confirming emotional involvement. Additionally, demonstrated delayed positive effects restorativeness 45 days, positively affecting affective commitment work engagement. These findings highlight potential interventions healthcare settings enhance well-being, suggesting implications for organizational design employee satisfaction.

Language: Английский

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A nature-is-enhancing mindset improves depressive emotions through a chain mediation model

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 4, 2024

It is widely acknowledged that nature benefits human well-being, both physically and psychologically. However, the role of mindsets in this relationship between humans has not received sufficient attention. This study conducted two investigations to explore context reveal underlying mediating mechanism nature-is-enhancing depression. Study 1 introduced a reliable valid four-item tool measure mindset, which evaluates individuals' beliefs about as beneficial. 2 illustrated mindset could significantly decrease Furthermore, contact perceived stress were identified mediators association Perceived had significant effect. proposes strong antecedent variable explains beneficial effects natural contact, providing new perspectives directions for cognitive interventions aimed at promoting engagement with nature.

Language: Английский

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Spending Time in Nature: The Overlooked Health Behavior

American Journal of Health Promotion, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 38(1), P. 124 - 148

Published: Dec. 21, 2023

Language: Английский

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