Are Forest healing programs useful in promoting children’s emotional welfare? The Interpersonal relationships of children in foster care

Hong, Jae-Yoon; Park, Su‐Jin; An, Miyeong

doi:10.1016/j.ufug.2021.127034

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“…People living in forest-rich areas have increased opportunities for stress-reducing experiences in natural settings [6]. Research has also shown that while age can affect park visitors' emotions and forest experiencers [7], comfortable forest environments induce positive emotions and reduce anxiety in young adults [8], middle-aged and elderly visitors, and visitors with dementia [9]. Furthermore, short-term exposure to an urban forest environment has been shown to significantly lower the heart rates of middle-aged men with hypertension and older adults [10,11].…”

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The Relationship between Landscape Metrics and Facial Expressions in 18 Urban Forest Parks of Northern China

Liu

Xia

et al. 2021

Forests

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Urban forests are an important green infrastructure that positively impacts human well-being by improving emotions and reducing psychological stress. Questionnaires have been used frequently to study the influence of forest experiences on mental health; however, they have poor controllability and low accuracy for detecting immediate emotions. This study used the alternative approach of facial reading, detecting the facial expressions of urban forest visitors and their relationships with the landscape metrics. Using the microblogging site, Sina Weibo, we collected facial photos of 2031 people visiting 18 different forest parks across Northern China in 2020. We used satellite imagery analysis to assess the elevation and pattern sizes of green space and blue space areas. Age and location were taken as independent variables affecting facial expressions, which were categorized as happy or sad. With increases in green space and intact park areas, people showed a higher frequency of expressing happy scores. The results showed that the forest experience frequently elicited positive emotions, suggesting that creating and maintaining urban green spaces enhance people’s quality of life.

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The Relationship between Landscape Metrics and Facial Expressions in 18 Urban Forest Parks of Northern China

Liu

Xia

et al. 2021

Forests

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“…Both heart rate and cortisol levels are affected by these components. With the intensification of urbanization, the urbanization model incorporating forest elements, such as gardens, parks, and greenways, has become increasingly integrated into people's lives [35,71,72]. The thematic evolution diagram of the keywords involved in the research on the effects of forest therapy on mental health can be summarized into three types: exploratory development, research intensification, and comprehensive innovation.…”

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Progress and Prospects of Research on the Impact of Forest Therapy on Mental Health: A Bibliometric Analysis

Wan,

Qiu

2024

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This study aims to assess the global progress in research on the impact of forest therapy on mental health by using bibliometric analysis. We analyzed the relevant literature from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database by utilizing software tools such as Bibliometrix (Version 4.1), VOSviewer (Version 1.6.19), and CiteSpace (Version 6.3.R1). There appears to be a growing trend in annual publication volumes from 2006 to 2023. Miyazaki was identified as the most prolific author in this field. Japan and South Korea lead in research contributions, while China has the highest number of publications. The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health is the journal with the most publications and citations in this area. Recent keyword clustering reveals an increasing frequency of studies on anxiety and urban green spaces. Research findings suggest that exposure to negative air ions and compounds released by plants can stimulate the five human senses, reduce cortisol levels, and improve mental health. Although studies have demonstrated significant effects of forest therapy in alleviating stress, anxiety, and depression, more large-scale and long-term studies are needed for further evidence. Additionally, it is crucial to explore the impact of different forest types, terrains, altitudes, climates, and air conditions on the effectiveness of forest therapy on mental health.

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“…Forest-based therapy programs offer notable benefits compared to alternative approaches by offering children valuable opportunities to engage with diverse living and natural elements, allowing them to experience the positive psychological and physiological effects of the forest environment firsthand. By continuously researching and studying the advantages of forest therapy and by giving special attention to the well-being of the children involved, it becomes feasible to enhance the quality of child welfare and further elevate the professionalism and effectiveness of forest healing programs [25].…”

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Healing forests as potential natural resources for visitor health therapy in the post-pandemic period

Kurniasari,

Wibowo,

Seraphine

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has shocked people all over the world, including Indonesia. Various impacts have been felt due to the pandemic, including the many lives lost, obstacles to economic activity, limited community activities in general, to a decline in national tourism activities. The space for people to move at that time was limited, especially when they were infected with COVID-19. This study aims to identify the benefits of forests to improve public health recovery post-pandemic. Data collection was carried out in February-June 2023 by literature review and was analyzed qualitatively. Indonesia has successfully passed COVID-19 since December 2022, while health protocols are still being implemented. After going through a difficult period, people need health therapy to face their activities properly. The benefit of forests from environmental services in several countries is considered capable of being an alternative to increasing people’s enthusiasm with health therapy through healing forests. Many ecotourism activists in Central Java offered tourism services for beautiful landscapes, kind of waterfalls, mountainous landscapes, and the serenity of forests. Visitors welcome the opportunity to enjoy beautiful natural offerings and soothe the soul. It is in line with the high demand of ecotourism spots post pandemic, which form a close relationship between the triple bottom line from an ecological, social, and economic standpoint toward the environment sustainable development.

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Are Forest healing programs useful in promoting children’s emotional welfare? The Interpersonal relationships of children in foster care

Cited by 7 publications

References 26 publications

The Relationship between Landscape Metrics and Facial Expressions in 18 Urban Forest Parks of Northern China

The Relationship between Landscape Metrics and Facial Expressions in 18 Urban Forest Parks of Northern China

Progress and Prospects of Research on the Impact of Forest Therapy on Mental Health: A Bibliometric Analysis

Healing forests as potential natural resources for visitor health therapy in the post-pandemic period

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