Unlocking coherence: The lock-and-key metaphor in the psychology of place

AN Krause, BR Meagher, SM Weisberg - Ecological Psychology, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Reuben Baron significantly contributed to both the fields of personality and social
psychology. In this paper, we discuss Baron's 'lock and key'metaphor, which emphasizes the …

Kin relationality and ecological belonging: a cultural psychology of Indigenous transcendence

Y Celidwen, D Keltner - Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
In this article, we consider prosociality through the lens of an Indigenous “ethics of
belonging” and its two constitutive concepts: kin relationality and ecological belonging. Kin …

Keep calm and go out: Urban nature exposure, mental health, and perceived value during the COVID-19 lockdown

AA Kanelli, M Kokkinaki, MD Sinvare, C Malesios… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of incorporating nature-based
solutions in urban design, in order to create sustainable and resilient cities. Inspired by …

Spending time in the forest or the field: qualitative semi-structured interviews in a randomized controlled cross-over trial with highly sensitive persons

K Oomen-Welke, T Hilbich, E Schlachter… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction The effects of spending time in forests have been subject to investigations in
various countries around the world. Qualitative comparisons have been rarely done so far …

Influence of mangrove forests on subjective and psychological wellbeing of coastal communities: Case studies in Malaysia and Indonesia

GN Ke, IKAP Utama, T Wagner, AK Sweetman… - Frontiers in Public …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Mangrove forests possess multiple functions for the environment and society through their
valuable ecosystem services. Along with this, the mangrove forests have large and diverse …

Can Campus Green Spaces Be Restorative? A Case Study from Tanzania

AA Kanelli, ML Vardaka, C Malesios, ZJ Katima… - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Evidence from studies in the global north has shown the beneficial effects of green spaces
(GS) for our psychological and physiological health. In this study, we examine whether the …

Exploring the Patterns of Recreational Activity among Urban Green Spaces in Poland

S Wajchman-Świtalska, O Grabowska-Chenczke… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the socio-demographic
background, patterns of recreational activity, and their impact on mood regulation strategies …

The Physiological and Psychological Effects Benefits of Forest Therapy (FT) on Tourists in the Kranjska Gora Destination

D Cvikl, C Avguštin, S Kreft - Forests, 2022 - mdpi.com
To explore the effects of forest therapy in the Kranjska Gora tourist destination, experimental
research on 50 tourists was implemented. By designing and following a specific forest …

[HTML][HTML] The Relationship Between Physical Activity Environment, Mental Wellbeing, Flourishing and Thriving: A Mixed Method Study

S Turecek, E Brymer, S Rahimi-Golkhandan - Psychology of Sport and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Research shows that mental wellbeing contributes to a greater quality of life and longevity,
superior overall health, life success, and fulfillment. High mental wellbeing, such as …

Doğayla ilişkinin ekorekreasyona yönelik tutum üzerine etkisi

Y Tükel, A Akçakese, AF Yolcu… - CBÜ Beden Eğitimi ve …, 2022 - dergipark.org.tr
Bu araştırmanın amacı, düzenli olarak rekreasyonel doğa yürüyüşlerine katılan bireylerin
Doğayla İlişki (Dİ) düzeyleri ile Ekorekreasyona Yönelik Tutum (EYT) düzeyleri arasındaki …