A dose of nature: Tree cover, stress reduction, and gender differences

Jiang, Bin; Chang, Chun Yen; Sullivan, W. C.

doi:10.1016/j.landurbplan.2014.08.005

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“…Researchers have found consistent evidence that exposure to nature can improve attention and memory (Berman et al, 2008;Berto, 2005;Berto, Baroni, Zainaghi, & Bettella, 2010;Raanaas, Evensen, Rich, Sjøstrøm, & Patil, 2011), and both self-reported and physiological stress (De Kort, Meijnders, Sponselee, & IJsselsteijn, 2006;Jiang, Chang, & Sullivan, 2014;Valtchanov & Ellard, 2010; Van den Berg, Koole, & van der Wulp, 2003). The restorative effects of nature have been replicated using exposure to real nature (Berman et al, 2008;Bratman, Daily, Levy, & Gross, 2015), exposure to videos of nature (De Kort et al, 2006;Van den Berg et al, 2003), and even using immersive virtual nature walks (Valtchanov, Barton, & Ellard, 2010).…”

Section: Restorative Effects Of Naturementioning

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Cognitive and affective responses to natural scenes: Effects of low level visual properties on preference, cognitive load and eye-movements

Valtchanov

Ellard

2015

Journal of Environmental Psychology

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Cognitive and affective responses to natural scenes: Effects of low level visual properties on preference, cognitive load and eye-movements

Valtchanov

Ellard

2015

Journal of Environmental Psychology

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“…For example, studies have determined that natural scenery promotes more positive physiological reactions than non-natural elements, supporting stress reduction and faster recovery from medical procedures [21][22][23]. Compared to completely human-made settings, settings with water or green elements promote psychological benefits [24][25][26][27][28][29][30].…”

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The Effect of Biodiversity on Green Space Users’ Wellbeing—An Empirical Investigation Using Physiological Evidence

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Abstract:Promoting ecological health and human wellbeing are two fundamental goals in landscape sustainability. Green spaces are thought to improve users' psychological and physical wellbeing through the contact with nature. However, the results of some studies that rely on self-reports suggest that when the level of naturalness in a green space reaches a certain point, the beneficial effects diminish and in some cases can cause negative responses. We explored this possibility through an experimental study in which we use physiological measures rather than perceptions to assess people's wellbeing. We investigate how people are affected by outdoor settings with varying degrees of biodiversity and whether the correlation between biodiversity and physiological wellbeing is negative or positive. We used multiple measures of insect diversity as an indicator for biodiversity, and biofeedback measures as indicators of wellbeing. Our findings suggest that people are equally affected by more biodiverse and less biodiverse settings. Physiological responses remain largely unchanged when biodiversity increases. This suggests that settings rich in biodiversity will not negatively influence people's physiological wellbeing, and designers and city planners should not hesitate to use ecological best practices in their designs.

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“…Há indícios crescentes de que a exposição à natureza aumenta os recursos necessários para gerenciar as demandas e pressões da vida moderna, responsáveis por alguns dos problemas de saúde mais ameaçadores da atualidade (JIANG et al, 2014). Segundo esses autores, a criação de ambientes mais arborizados é uma forma eficaz de ajudar na redução do estresse da população, podendo reduzir muitas doenças que o acompanham, como doença cardiovascular, acidente vascular cerebral, depressão e asma.…”

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Análise Microclimática Das Diferentes Tipologias De Floresta Urbana De Curitiba

Martini

Biondi

Batista

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ResumoA vegetação é um dos elementos essenciais para garantir a qualidade de vida nas cidades, devido os inúmeros benefícios que proporciona. Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar a variação da temperatura e umidade relativa do ar em diferentes tipologias de florestas urbanas de Curitiba durante o verão e inverno. Para isso, foram selecionadas três áreas de cada tipologia de floresta urbana: Remanescente Florestal, Área Verde Antiga, Área Verde Moderna, Arborização de Rua e Árvore isolada. O microclima dessas áreas foi analisado por meio das variáveis temperatura e umidade relativa do ar, coletadas com registradores data logger modelo Hobo®, instalados em mini abrigos meteorológicos. O monitoramento das variáveis meteorológicas foi realizado simultaneamente em todas as áreas selecionadas, durante 48 horas, com tomada de dados contínuo em intervalos de 1 minuto, iniciando-se às 12h, nos meses de fevereiro e julho. Os resultados indicaram diferença estatística entre o remanescente florestal e as demais tipologias de floresta urbana, para ambas as variáveis e estações do ano. A temperatura média do ar no remanescente florestal foi menor do que nas demais áreas, enquanto a umidade relativa foi maior. Quando comparadas com o remanescente, a tipologia árvore isolada foi a que apresentou maior diferença de temperatura, registrando 1,22 °C a menos, seguida por arborização de rua (1,08°C), área verde antiga (0,98°C) e área verde moderna (0,68 °C). Conclui-se que as diferentes tipologias de floresta urbana apresentam microclimas distintos, sendo que o Remanescente Florestal é o que proporciona valores menores de temperatura e maiores de umidade relativa. Palavras-chave: Vegetação; temperatura do ar; umidade relativa do ar; verão; inverno. AbstractMicroclimate analysis of different types of urban forest in Curitiba city. The vegetation is essential to ensure the quality of life in cities, due to the numerous benefits it provides, especially in climatic aspects. This study aimed to characterize the microclimate of the different types of urban forest existing in Curitiba, PR, in summer and winter. For this, three areas were selected for each type of urban forest: remaining forest, old green area, modern green area, street trees and single tree. The microclimate these areas was analyzed by varying temperature (° C) and relative humidity of air (%), collected by data logger Hobo® model, installed in mini-shelters for 48 hours, with continuous taken at intervals of 1 minutes, starting at 12h, in February and July. The results showed no statistical difference between the remaining forest and other types of urban forest, for both variables and seasons. The average air temperature in the remaining forest was lower than in other areas, while the relative humidity was higher. When compared with the remaining, to single tree was the typology that showed the largest temperature difference (1.22 °C), followed by street trees (1.08 °C), old green area (0.98 °C) and modern green area (0.68 °C). It is concluded that the different type...

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A dose of nature: Tree cover, stress reduction, and gender differences

Cited by 415 publications

References 54 publications

Cognitive and affective responses to natural scenes: Effects of low level visual properties on preference, cognitive load and eye-movements

Cognitive and affective responses to natural scenes: Effects of low level visual properties on preference, cognitive load and eye-movements

The Effect of Biodiversity on Green Space Users’ Wellbeing—An Empirical Investigation Using Physiological Evidence

Análise Microclimática Das Diferentes Tipologias De Floresta Urbana De Curitiba

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