Scandinavian Journal of Psychology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
65(5), С. 954 - 965
Опубликована: Июнь 14, 2024
Spending
time
in
nature,
and
even
watching
images
or
videos
of
has
positive
effects
on
one's
mental
state.
However,
cognitively
stressful
work
is
often
performed
indoors,
offices
that
lack
easy
access
to
nature
during
breaks.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
whether
a
5‐min
audiovisual
video
describes
first‐person
perspective
walk
forest
path
could
help
restore
state
after
cognitive
stress.
Participants
were
asked
perform
stressor
tasks,
which
they
shown
either
control
video.
Subjective
restoration
was
measured
using
self‐reports
before
the
videos,
while
electrodermal
activity
(EDA)
electroencephalography
(EEG)
video‐watching
session.
The
results
showed
experiencing
enhanced
subjective
more
than
Arousal
autonomic
nervous
system,
EDA,
decreased
Additionally,
EEG's
upper
theta
band
(6–8
Hz)
lower
alpha
(8–10
increased
video,
suggesting
it
induced
relaxed
mind.
Interestingly,
participants'
connection
with
moderated
physiological
measures
both
suggest
short,
simulated
may
be
beneficial
relaxing
mind
restoring
Current Psychology,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
42(34), С. 30348 - 30363
Опубликована: Дек. 6, 2022
Abstract
Exposure
to
natural
environments
promotes
positive
psychological
effects.
Experimental
studies
on
this
issue
typically
have
not
been
able
distinguish
the
contributions
of
top-down
processes
from
stimulus-driven
bottom-up
processing.
We
tested
in
an
online
study
whether
mental
imagery
(top-down
processing)
restorative
would
produce
effects,
as
compared
with
built
and
non-restorative
urban
environments.
The
participants
(n
=
70)
two
countries
(Finland
Norway)
imagined
being
present
different
for
30
s,
after
which
they
rated
their
subjective
experiences
relating
vividness
imagery,
relaxation,
emotional
arousal,
valence
(positivity
vs.
negativity)
emotions,
effort.
In
addition,
a
psychometric
scale
measuring
imagination,
nature
connectedness,
questionnaire
preference
were
filled-in.
Imagery
elicited
stronger
more
relaxation
than
Nature
connectedness
moderated
these
but
did
fully
explain
affective
benefits
nature.
Scores
associated
consistent
way
ratings
task,
suggesting
that
performed
attentively
honestly
reporting
experiences.
conclude
factors
play
key
role
effects
A
practical
implication
findings
is
inclusion
elements
imagery-based
interventions
may
help
increasing
states.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 27, 2024
Abstract
Based
on
increasing
incidents
of
mental
ill-health
associated
with
living
in
dense
urban
environments,
the
field
Neurourbanism
developed
rapidly,
aiming
at
identifying
and
improving
factors
that
impact
health
city
dwellers.
closely
related
Neuro-Architecture
have
seen
a
surge
studies
using
mobile
electroencephalography
(EEG)
to
investigate
built
natural
environment
human
brain
activity
moving
from
laboratory
into
real
world.
This
trend
predominantly
arises
ready
availability
affordable
portable
consumer
hardware,
which
not
only
guarantees
operational
simplicity
but
also
frequently
incorporates
automated
data
analysis
functions.
significantly
streamlines
process
EEG
acquisition,
analysis,
interpretation,
seemingly
challenging
necessity
specialized
expertise
method
or
neurosciences
general.
As
consequence,
numerous
used
such
off-the-shelf
systems
real-world
experimental
protocols
including
active
movement
participants
through
environment.
However,
recording
entails
requisites,
disregard
may
culminate
errors
during
processing,
subsequent
potentially
compromising
scientific
validity
outcomes.
The
often
relatively
low
number
electrodes
offered
by
further
restricts
specific
analyses
approaches
low-dimensional
data.
Crucially,
large
part
black-box
provided
incorrectly
applied
complex
data-driven
methods
are
incompatible
recorded
current
manuscript
delineates
prerequisites
concerning
hardware
analytical
methodologies
applicable
stationary
protocols,
whether
conducted
within
controlled
settings.
It
conducts
comprehensive
review
domain
Neuro-Architecture,
assessing
their
adherence
these
prerequisites.
findings
reveal
severe
deficiencies
utilization
processing
methods,
thereby
rendering
unsuitable
for
scrutiny.
Consequently,
present
paper
provides
guidelines
selection
strategies
researchers
engaged
recordings,
be
it
context,
aimed
steering
future
investigations
Neuro-Architecture.
Journal of Environmental Psychology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
96, С. 102346 - 102346
Опубликована: Май 31, 2024
Exposure
to
natural
environments,
whether
real
or
virtual,
has
been
demonstrated
have
restorative
effects.
However,
it
is
unclear
these
effects
depend
on
the
meanings
and
associations
that
individuals
attribute
different
environments.
This
study
explored
of
mental
imagery
nature
(i.e.,
pure
top-down
processing)
following
cognitive
stress
induction.
Fifty
students
participated
in
a
within-subject
where
they
imagined
contents
urban
words
for
five
minutes
each.
Self-rated
measures
indicated
stronger
sense
subjective
restoration
compared
imagery.
The
heart
rate
was
slower,
variability
larger
during
than
imagery,
suggesting
greater
degree
relaxation
with
Both
tonic
phasic
electrodermal
activity
contents.
difference
driven
by
higher
preference
over
words,
indicating
associated
positive
arousal
Notably,
participants'
reported
connection
moderated
some
physiological
responses.
In
conclusion,
processes
individual
play
significant
role
exposure.
results
also
indirectly
support
inclusion
as
cost-effective
component
therapeutic
techniques
aimed
at
promoting
relaxation.
Indoor and Built Environment,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 17, 2025
The
rapid
development
of
cities
has
led
to
highly
urbanized
artificial
environments
that
limit
people's
exposure
nature.
resulting
accelerated
pace
life
placed
individuals
under
prolonged
high-pressure
conditions,
leading
an
increased
incidence
rate
related
diseases.
Recent
research
shown
visual
stimuli
plants
have
a
positive
impact
on
human
physiological
health.
experimental
paradigm
involves
the
presentation
stimuli,
which
encompasses
variety
modes
including
authentic
plant
landscapes,
botanical
imagery,
videos
and
virtual
reality
simulations,
amongst
other
modalities.
In
course
experiment,
markers
participants
exhibited
favourable
response
manifesting
in
notable
reduction
stress
levels,
enhancement
immune
function
calming
influence.
This
study
critically
reviews
literature
benefits
viewing
examining
effects
brain
activity,
autonomic
secretory
activity
activity.
review
supports
further
into
landscapes
health
preventive
medicine
future.
Experimental Psychology (Russia),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(1), С. 155 - 168
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
<p><strong>Context
and
relevance.</strong>
The
close
association
between
man
nature
(biophilia)
during
a
long
time
is
changing
to
adaptation
the
technogenic
urbanized
environment.
It
has
been
shown
that
high
level
of
biophilia
corresponds
good
mood,
positive
emotions
life
satisfaction.
However,
there
no
consensus
regarding
men’s
women’s
specificity
while
perception
nature.
<strong>Objective.</strong>
To
identify
significance
sex
gender
factors
in
self-assessment
emotional
reactions
when
perceiving
virtual
natural
or
man-made
<strong>Hypothesis.</strong>
Women
are
characterized
by
more
pronounced
reaction
presentation
both
environments,
which
increases
with
an
increase
femininity
index.
<strong>Methods
materials.</strong>
study
involved
83
students
from
different
university
specialties
(M
=
21,6,
SD
2,1,
54%
female).
They
watched
two
specially
created
films,
including
urban
environment
metropolis
its
environs.
assessment
their
state
(valence,
arousal
amplitude
reaction)
was
performed
using
Self-Assessment
Manikin
(SAM)
method
verbal
determinants.
For
attitude
nature,
"Identification
Nature"
used.
severity
feminine,
masculine
androgynous
traits
determined
according
Gender
Role
Identity
Questionnaire
S.
Bem.
<strong>Results.</strong>
A
predominance
found
group
men
tendency
for
feminine
women,
significant
differences
indices
stereotypes
behavior.
Regardless
sex,
watching
film
content
evoked
emotions,
—
negative
increased
along
indicator
“identification
nature”
higher
values
women
than
however,
absence
effect
gender-role
In
stimuli
self-rating
scales
arousal,
sadness
avoidance.
<strong>Conclusions.
</strong>With
sex-independent
polar
stimuli,
intensifies
indicator,
towards
environment.</p>
Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
2025(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
The
intersection
of
neuroscience
and
interior
design
offers
innovative
methodologies
for
quantifying
human
experiences
in
interiors.
This
systematic
review
explores
the
use
immersive
virtual
reality
(IVR)
technologies
biometrics
neuroscience‐informed
design,
aimed
at
evaluating
current
practices,
identifying
challenges,
suggesting
future
directions.
study
has
three
objectives:
(1)
to
examine
applications
integrated
VR/neuroscience
design;
(2)
investigate
utilization
IVR
technologies,
devices,
sensors
measuring
employed
quantify
experience;
(3)
explore
potential
directions
that
integrate
insights
from
neuroscientific
research
findings
methodologies.
Using
PRISMA
methodology,
we
searched
databases,
including
Taylor
Francis
Online,
ProQuest,
PubMed,
PsycINFO,
Web
Science,
Scopus,
ScienceDirect,
October
2023,
retrieving
164
eligible
studies,
with
29
reviewed
detail.
risk
bias
was
assessed
by
paying
attention
randomization,
intervention
deviations,
outcome
measurement,
selection
reported
results.
highlight
critical
role
biometric
analysis
enhancing
validity.
However,
variability
data
reliability
differences
between
self‐assessed
neurophysiological
outcomes,
particularly
EEG
have
been
noted.
Despite
these
limitations,
studies
present
reliable
findings,
underscoring
interdisciplinary
collaboration
address
technical
challenges.
Practical
implications
include
advancing
evidence‐based
developing
tools
capture
interpret
better.
provides
designers
a
detailed
methodologies,
highlighting
tools,
measures,
their
advantages
limitations.
Future
should
prioritize
deeper
into
human–environment
interactions
through
artificial
intelligence
(AI),
machine
learning
(ML),
technologies.
These
advancements
will
equip
methods
emerging
create
interiors
enhance
quality
life.
Resumo
A
concepção
dos
ambientes
terapêuticos
de
Práticas
Integrativas
e
Complementares
saúde
(PIC)
deve
atender
às
suas
necessidades
específicas,
distintas
da
medicina
contemporânea
convencional.
Sendo
a
meditação
uma
das
técnicas
mais
aplicadas
nesse
contexto
muito
estudada
cientificamente,
esta
pesquisa,
exploratória
qualitativa,
teve
como
objetivo
conhecer
percepção
terapeutas
PIC
sobre
influência
ambiência
nos
estados
meditativos.
O
escopo
teórico
transdisciplinar
contempla
Psicologia
Ambiental,
Humanização
Ambientes
Saúde
Neurociência
aplicada
à
Arquitetura.
Foram
utilizadas
pesquisa
elucidativas
interação
humano-ambiental,
questionário
entrevista
semi-estruturada,
em
amostra
quinze
terapeutas.
Os
dados
coletados
foram
tratados
com
análise
conteúdo.
resultados
indicam
que,
na
terapeutas,
pode
influenciar
os
meditativos
por
meio
Atributos
Tangíveis
e/ou
Observáveis
Intangíveis
Não-observáveis.
tamanho
representatividade
limitada
especialidades
impede
generalização
indiscriminada
resultados,
embora
mesmos
possam
se
desdobrar
futuras
pesquisas
contribuir
idealização
afins.