The
main
aim
of
this
review
is
to
compare
whether
natural
sounds
or
a
quiet
environment
more
beneficial
for
alleviating
stress.
results
showed
that
there
statistically
significant
difference
between
exposure
and
in
terms
their
effect
on
heart
rate
(p
=
0.006),
blood
pressure
0.001),
respiratory
0.032).
However,
no
was
found
MAP
0.407),
perceived
stress,
SPO2
0.251).
Although
the
evidence
slightly
inconsistent,
overall,
were
stress
reduction
than
environments.
Acta Psychologica,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
248, С. 104355 - 104355
Опубликована: Июнь 13, 2024
Researchers,
practitioners,
and
policy-makers
are
having
to
deal
with
the
negative
impact
of
body
image
concerns
in
populations
globally.
One
cost-effective
way
promoting
healthier
outcomes
is
through
exposure
natural
environments.
A
growing
research
has
shown
that
spending
time
in,
interacting
with,
even
just
looking
at
environments
can
promote
outcomes.
In
this
narrative
review,
I
consider
different
forms
evidence
documenting
an
association
between
nature
(i.e.,
cross-sectional
mediational,
experimental
quasi-experimental,
comparative,
prospective,
experience
sampling,
qualitative
research).
Beyond
this,
shine
a
critical
light
on
available
evidence,
highlighting
methodological
who
focused
what
types
have
been
considered),
psychometric
how
measured),
conceptual
issues
(how
explained).
conclude
that,
although
there
affecting
existing
be
understood,
reasons
hopeful
leveraged
diverse
populations.
Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
48(8), С. 1572 - 1593
Опубликована: Май 17, 2024
When
considering
how
hotels
can
facilitate
aesthetics
that
offer
restorative
benefits
to
business
and
leisure
travelers,
extant
research
suggests
natural
environments
serve
as
a
refuge
time
spent
in
nature
promotes
well-being.
Based
on
the
tenets
of
Stress
Recovery
Theory
(SRT),
combined
with
theoretical
perspective
prospect-refuge,
we
examine,
through
series
conjoint
analyses,
combinations
biophilic
design
elements
differ
extent
which
they
are
perceived
enhance
guests’
restoration,
including
relaxation,
energy,
mind
clarity.
We
further
explore
these
perceptions
change
based
higher
lower
levels
individuals’
longer-term
states
anxiety
stress.
Findings
be
translated
into
practical
applications,
ensuring
more
closely
aligned
restoration
psychological
needs
prioritized
urban
hotel
building
interior
design.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Июль 2, 2024
Abstract
Rapid
urbanization
increases
psychological
stress
among
pedestrians,
potentially
heightening
mental
health
disorders.
This
study
examines
the
role
of
street
walls'
visual
and
textural
characteristics
in
recovery,
using
Qingdao
as
a
case
study.
Virtual
reality
is
employed
to
simulate
five
distinct
walls:
yellow
mortar,
brown
stone,
red
brick,
green
plant,
white
mortar.
The
recovery
effectiveness
these
walls
was
evaluated
through
physiological
indicators
from
48
young
college
students.
Results
indicated
that
with
warm
tones,
particularly
significantly
aid
recovery.
Psychologically,
Restorative
Components
Scale
highest
for
stone
at
1.13.
Physiologically,
it
linked
notable
reductions
diastolic
pulse
pressure
(decreases
2.95
mmHg
2.27
mmHg,
respectively),
enhanced
parasympathetic
activity,
evidenced
by
fastest
decrease
low
frequency/high
frequency
ratio
(LF/HF),
pNN50
RR
(0.14–2.01%
1.57–11.81
ms,
respectively).
For
urban
design,
incorporation
warm-toned
materials
natural
elements
like
recommended
their
superior
restorative
benefits.
Mental
health
is
a
significant
concern
for
teenagers.
Given
that
about
80%
of
Chinese
high
school
students
spend
the
majority
their
time
indoors
on
campus,
environments
present
opportunities
not
just
learning
but
also
reducing
students’
stress
and
promoting
well‐being.
Previous
research
has
shown
direct
interactions
with
natural
elements
such
as
green
plants
have
restorative
effects,
limited
attention
been
given
to
indirect
nature.
We
investigated
impact
three
design
forms—nonbiophilic,
curved,
biomimicry—within
corridors
classrooms
cognitive
functions.
employed
combination
subjective
assessments
objective
measurements
examine
protective
impacts
these
forms
utilized
virtual
3D
models
in
order
control
confounding
environmental
variables
during
visual
experience.
Through
reality
simulations
involving
96
participants,
we
collected
physiological
responses,
including
skin
conductance
level,
heart
rate,
indicators
rate
variability,
creativity
test
scores,
evaluate
participants’
changes
levels
performance.
Our
results
indicated
exposure
nature,
particularly
curved
forms,
facilitates
greater
improvement
reduction,
whereas
nonbiophilic
offer
enhanced
protection
benefits.
Therefore,
may
be
more
suitable
tasks
induce
stress,
classes
examinations.
Learning
feature
biophilic
better
suited
relaxation,
creativity,
attention.
Buildings,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(10), С. 3254 - 3254
Опубликована: Окт. 14, 2024
Biophilic
design
has
gained
prominence
in
architecture
as
a
strategy
to
integrate
natural
elements
into
built
environments,
aiming
improve
human
comfort,
well-being,
and
environmental
sustainability.
This
paper
critically
reviews
existing
biophilic
frameworks,
identifying
gaps
their
integration
of
health
outcomes
the
relationship
between
indoor
outdoor
with
primary
focus
on
quality
(IEQ)
factors
such
air
quality,
light,
thermal
acoustics.
The
review
was
conducted
systematically,
comparing
frameworks
using
criteria
benefits,
human–nature
connections,
user
satisfaction.
Key
findings
highlight
lack
comprehensive
that
explicitly
link
measurable
improvements
health,
To
address
this
gap,
study
proposes
an
enhanced
framework
bridges
IEQ-focused
environments
urban
elements,
prioritizing
comfort
alongside
also
emphasizes
role
post-occupancy
evaluation
(POE)
assessing
real-world
performance
interventions,
particularly
achieving
satisfaction
ensuring
long-term
effectiveness.
research
contributes
advancement
by
offering
actionable
strategies
for
architects,
planners,
policymakers
adopt
principles
create
resilient,
healthy,
sustainable
spaces.
Additionally,
need
empirical
testing
validation
proposed
framework,
including
POE
surveys,
assess
its
impact
well-being
satisfaction,
thus
setting
stage
future
research.
Health Promotion International,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
40(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025
Becoming
nature
'literate'
may
promote
engagement
in
early
adolescence,
supporting
both
health
and
well-being,
while
nurturing
a
sense
of
environmental
stewardship.
This
study
aimed
to
advance
the
formative
research
necessary
for
development
nature-based
literacy
framework
including
set
indicators
specific
its
measurement
during
adolescence.
An
e-Delphi
design
was
used
with
an
expert
panel
comprised
international
academics
(n
=
18)
practitioners
8).
After
three
rounds,
experts
agreed
key
components
were
knowledge,
competence,
confidence,
motivation,
experience,
connection,
The
comprehensively
represents
intrapersonal
factors
related
that
influence
engagement,
particularly
will
support
interventions
designed
enhance
adolescent
outcomes,
strengthen
their
connection
nature,
inspire
them
value
protect
natural
world.
