Audio-Visual Interactions Between Music and the Natural Environment: Self-Reported Assessments and Measures of Facial Expressions DOI Creative Commons
Marek Franěk,

Jan Petružálek

Music & Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The interaction between music and the environment has been widely investigated in various domains; however, effects of on perception outdoor environments have not adequately examined. A better understanding audio-visual interactions natural is important for psychology, because field currently employing sounds, yet their pairing remains poorly understood. Furthermore, this vital soundscape research, given that individuals are increasingly listening to headphones settings. This practical implications wherever paired. study explored environments. Four types images were presented based attractiveness/unattractiveness visual openness/closedness. At same time, participants listened sad or happy music. Both self-reported assessment data obtained through automated software analysis emotional facial expressions represented form engagement analyzed. results showed that, compared no music, exposure resulted an increase environmental preference. However, did significantly decrease preference pleasant feelings control no-music condition. Analysis decreased condition all environments; when participants’ was lower unattractive but attractive they listen any

Language: Английский

Effects of Home Neighborhood Tree Canopy Coverage on Mental Health Outcomes: A Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Investigation DOI
Shannon B. Juengst, Raj G. Kumar,

Alexandra Holland

et al.

Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 10, 2025

Objective: Explore the relationship between tree canopy coverage (TCC) in one’s home neighborhood and mental health outcomes, how these relationships differ by factors, among persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) United States. Setting: Community. Participants: Enrolled TBI Model Systems National Database completed follow-up interview after January 1, 2017. Design: Secondary analysis of cross-sectional data. Main Measures: Neighborhood (census tract) Percent TCC, depressive (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) anxiety (General Anxiety Disorder-7) symptoms (scores ≥10 on each measure), personal/demographic (age, sex, education, homebound status), factors (type, socioeconomic disadvantage). Results: Separate negative binomial regression models were constructed for 2 outcomes (depression symptoms). Covariates final age, type, Functional Independence Measure (FIM) total (concurrent), driving status, neighborhood-level disadvantage. The interaction TCC type (but not status) was significant depression symptoms. nature such that, both those living rural neighborhoods higher more likely to have moderate severe However, this effect attenuated adding level disadvantage, suggesting that part may be due characteristics versus other neighborhoods. Conclusions: After adjusting SDoH, direct small opposite direction hypothesized (higher associated poorer health), particularly potentially experience Our findings highlight importance evaluating interactions different aspects social (eg, SDoH), natural greenspace), built type) environment provide a comprehensive understanding affecting TBI.

Language: Английский

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Restoring the mind: A neuropsychological investigation of university campus built environment aspects for student well-being DOI Open Access
Farhan Asim,

P. S. Chani,

Venu Shree

et al.

Building and Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 244, P. 110810 - 110810

Published: Sept. 9, 2023

Language: Английский

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Effects of nature on restorative and cognitive benefits in indoor environment DOI Creative Commons

Jee Heon Rhee,

Brian Schermer,

Gisung Han

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: Aug. 14, 2023

This study investigates the effects of natural exposure in an indoor environment on restorative quality and cognitive ability. Thirty participants were shown nature at three different sites: baseline, (some vegetation), semi-indoor (a large amount vegetation view to sky) for five minutes. After viewing, they completed assessment restoration a task, their electroencephalography (EEG) was recorded. Compared sites with resulted (higher perceived scores) working memory performance lower delta-to-theta ratio (DTR), delta-to-alpha (DAR), theta-to-beta (TBR), alpha-to-beta (ABR) responses) benefits. These findings further our understanding benefits environment, help build guidance future research indoors designing restorative- cognitive-enhancing spaces.

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Progress and Prospects of Research on the Impact of Forest Therapy on Mental Health: A Bibliometric Analysis DOI Open Access

Ruoyu Wan,

Ruohong Wan,

Quan Qiu

et al.

Forests, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(6), P. 1013 - 1013

Published: June 11, 2024

This study aims to assess the global progress in research on impact of forest therapy mental health by using bibliometric analysis. We analyzed relevant literature from Web Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database utilizing software tools such as Bibliometrix (Version 4.1), VOSviewer 1.6.19), and CiteSpace 6.3.R1). There appears be a growing trend annual publication volumes 2006 2023. Miyazaki was identified most prolific author this field. Japan South Korea lead contributions, while China has highest number publications. The International Journal Environmental Research Public Health is journal with publications citations area. Recent keyword clustering reveals an increasing frequency studies anxiety urban green spaces. findings suggest that exposure negative air ions compounds released plants can stimulate five human senses, reduce cortisol levels, improve health. Although have demonstrated significant effects alleviating stress, anxiety, depression, more large-scale long-term are needed for further evidence. Additionally, it crucial explore different types, terrains, altitudes, climates, conditions effectiveness

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Norwegian Outdoor Happiness: Residential Outdoor Spaces and Active Leisure Time Contributions to Subjective Well-being at the National Population Level at the Start of and During the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Raúl Grau Ruiz, Helga Synnevåg Løvoll, Gunvor Marie Dyrdal

et al.

Journal of Happiness Studies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25(1-2)

Published: Jan. 23, 2024

Abstract Accumulating research shows that residential nature reliably promotes residents’ subjective well-being (SWB) in complex ways. The present study investigates how self-reported proximity to different outdoor spaces relate SWB Norway. effects of having recreation and hiking areas the frequency moderate-to-vigorous intensity leisure-time physical activity (MVLTPA) were estimated for five measures (satisfaction with life, positive, negative affect, mental well-being, meaning life). also promote MVLTPA, which these relationships changed during COVID-19 pandemic. Two Norwegian samples (collected 2020 2021; N = 34,904) explored using multiple linear multinomial logistic regression analyses. Residential predicted higher across MVLTPA frequency. Importantly, an inverted U-shaped relationship between all was found, a tipping point coinciding weekly MVLTPA. Last, pandemic, became stronger predictors: life; ( p < .05). This refines our understanding relations contributes setting perspective other sociodemographic factors measures. Lastly, importance upon prospect future pandemics is discussed.

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Engaging in Physical Activity in Green Spaces at Night Is Associated with Mental Well-Being and Happiness DOI Creative Commons
Chun Jiang, Xing Zhang, Siyuan Feng

et al.

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. 313 - 313

Published: March 5, 2025

This study aims to explore the impact of timing (day vs. night) and location (green space non-green space) outdoor physical activity on college students’ mental health. We designed a cross-sectional based self-reported data, asking participants recall their health status over past month through questionnaire. Specifically, survey was conducted at university in Chongqing, collecting data indicators (including anxiety, depression, well-being, life satisfaction, happiness, stress) from 418 students (75 females). The questionnaire distributed via an online platform, allowing complete it using either mobile phones or computers. collection took place December 2024. results showed that about half preferred engaging nighttime, with most choosing green spaces. Regression analysis revealed who engaged night had significantly lower anxiety levels compared those during day (mean difference (MD) = −1.015; 95% CI −1.974 −0.055; p 0.038). Additionally, spaces, spaces reported well-being (MD −1.531; −2.480 −0.582; 0.002) subjective happiness −0.462; −0.917 −0.007; 0.047). Sensitivity indicated that, for participated nighttime activities, associated higher 2.025; 0.810 0.324; 0.001) 0.583; 0.026 1.140; 0.040). also slight gender differences; however, findings related females should be interpreted caution due insufficient sample size. Overall, despite some differences time choices, appears associate health, particularly well-being. provides preliminary evidence potential benefits improving offers directions future research this area.

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Tourism Crisis Events Affecting Intention towards Forest-Based Health Tourism: A Structural Equation Model DOI Open Access

Chan Xiao,

Jirawan Deeprasert, Songyu Jiang

et al.

Forests, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(8), P. 1324 - 1324

Published: July 30, 2024

Since the beginning of 21st century, various tourism crisis events have negatively impacted global industry. This study proposes a research model grounded in Stimulus–Organism–Response theory to explore how external stimuli influence individuals and help identify factors influencing elderly individuals’ willingness participate forest-based health during after events, considering aging trend. From 20 December 2023 15 January 2024, we collected 429 valid questionnaires from Chinese older adult participants engaged Guizhou Province. Structural equation modelling (SEM) bootstrapping techniques were employed analyze data. The results indicate that primarily form geological disasters, are significant antecedent variables adults engage tourism. Furthermore, destination image perceived value serve as individual mediators function chained mediators. enhance our understanding complex relationship between travel while also revealing deeper underlying mechanisms.

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Evaluation of urinary limonene metabolites as biomarkers of exposure to greenness DOI Creative Commons
Zhengzhi Xie, Saurin R. Sutaria, Jin Y. Chen

et al.

Environmental Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 245, P. 117991 - 117991

Published: Dec. 21, 2023

Language: Английский

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Towards a “Positive Landscape”: An Integrated Theoretical Model of Landscape Preference Based on Cognitive Neuroscience DOI Open Access
Lu Yan, D. Winterbottom, Juanjuan Liu

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(7), P. 6141 - 6141

Published: April 3, 2023

Landscape preference (LP) is often a critical interdisciplinary research topic that explores the interaction between human beings and their environments. Human preferences for landscape can have profound influence on how preservation, reconstruction, restoration of approached, both consciously unconsciously. Theories LP emerged in 1960s be divided into three need categories: (1) survival, (2) affection, (3) cognition. However, these theories lack unifying framework. The hypothesis presented herein LPs are derived from innate needs. Based cognitive neuroscience, positive psychology, Maslow’s Hierarchy Needs, an integrated theoretical model explaining neural basis mental processes inform developed. concept “positive landscape” argument change could potential tool regulating proposed. Two regulatory strategies used to actively manipulate way benefits ecosystem wellbeing described this study.

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Green physical activity for leisure connects perceived residential greenspace and mental well-being DOI Creative Commons
Hansen Li, Yun Li, Zhenhuan Wang

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Oct. 4, 2023

Physical activity serves as a pivotal mediator in previous theoretical frameworks that link greenspace and human health. However, it remains unclear whether the domain of physical within around greenspaces can alter pathway. The present study recruited 668 participants online examined conceptual framework explores associations between residential mental well-being, with particular focus on mediation effect green (physical undertaken greenspaces). Moreover, socio-demographic characteristics, including gender, age, household income, education status, marital student were controlled for during examination. investigated activities included leisure activities, transportation walking, cycling, they measured by pre-established questionnaire. Meanwhile, well-being was WHO-5 index, indicated self-reported perceived mean Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) values 500 meters (m) radius. We found both ( B = 1.852, p &lt; 0.001) NDVI m 3.230, 0.038) positively associated well-being. only greenspace, not m, exhibited positive three items. Furthermore, 0.223, 0.001), &gt; 0.05), mediated relationship Our findings reinforce studies “greenspace-health” underline importance promoting

Language: Английский

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