Nature contact and human health: A research agenda
Background: At a time of increasing disconnectedness from nature, scientific interest in the
potential health benefits of nature contact has grown. Research in recent decades has …
potential health benefits of nature contact has grown. Research in recent decades has …
The affective benefits of nature exposure
GN Bratman, HA Olvera‐Alvarez… - Social and Personality …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Mounting evidence demonstrates that nature exposure can have affective benefits. These
include behavioral and psychophysiological responses consistent with (a) decreases in …
include behavioral and psychophysiological responses consistent with (a) decreases in …
[HTML][HTML] How nature nurtures: Amygdala activity decreases as the result of a one-hour walk in nature
Since living in cities is associated with an increased risk for mental disorders such as anxiety
disorders, depression, and schizophrenia, it is essential to understand how exposure to …
disorders, depression, and schizophrenia, it is essential to understand how exposure to …
Disconnection from nature: Expanding our understanding of human–nature relations
The human relationship with nature is a topic that has been explored throughout human
history. More recently, the idea of connection to nature has merged as an important …
history. More recently, the idea of connection to nature has merged as an important …
[HTML][HTML] Place identity: How far have we come in exploring its meanings?
J Peng, D Strijker, Q Wu - Frontiers in psychology, 2020 - frontiersin.org
In order to synthesize the extensively studied place identities and their meanings, this paper
reviews how researchers have conceived and deconstructed place identity. CiteSpace, a …
reviews how researchers have conceived and deconstructed place identity. CiteSpace, a …
Integrating socio-cultural perspectives into ecosystem service valuation: A review of concepts and methods
Ecosystem service research has long been dominated by a monetary interpretation of value,
neglecting other social perspectives on the importance of ecosystems for human well-being …
neglecting other social perspectives on the importance of ecosystems for human well-being …
Human–environment interactions in urban green spaces—A systematic review of contemporary issues and prospects for future research
Scientific papers on landscape planning underline the importance of maintaining and
developing green spaces because of their multiple environmental and social benefits for city …
developing green spaces because of their multiple environmental and social benefits for city …
Streetscape greenery and health: Stress, social cohesion and physical activity as mediators
S De Vries, SM Van Dillen, PP Groenewegen… - Social science & …, 2013 - Elsevier
Several studies have shown a positive relationship between local greenspace availability
and residents' health, which may offer opportunities for health improvement. This study …
and residents' health, which may offer opportunities for health improvement. This study …
The impacts of nature experience on human cognitive function and mental health
GN Bratman, JP Hamilton… - Annals of the New York …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Scholars spanning a variety of disciplines have studied the ways in which contact with
natural environments may impact human well‐being. We review the effects of such nature …
natural environments may impact human well‐being. We review the effects of such nature …
Green infrastructure for urban climate adaptation: How do residents' views on climate impacts and green infrastructure shape adaptation preferences?
Cities are particularly prone to the effects of climate change. One way for cities to adapt is by
enhancing their green infrastructure (GI) to mitigate the impacts of heat waves and flooding …
enhancing their green infrastructure (GI) to mitigate the impacts of heat waves and flooding …