Environmental psychology

A. E. Berg, van den, henk staats

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Abstract

Within the field of environmental psychology, a theoretical perspective on the health effects of nature has developed. This chapter begins with a discussion of theories on scenic beauty and environmental preference as a backdrop for understanding which environments are benign for human health and well-being. It then reports on theories on the restorative, or stress-relieving, effects of contact with natural environments. The third section discusses advances in environmental psychology, including theories on basic visual processes that may underlie restoration. The chapter concludes with some closing comments regarding the contribution of environmental psychology to health promotion, along with suggestions for new directions in theorizing and empirical research.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOxford Textbook of Nature and Public Health
Subtitle of host publicationThe role of nature in improving the health of a population
EditorsMatilda van de Bosch, William Bird
Place of PublicationOxford
PublisherOxford University Press
Chapter2.1
Pages51-56
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9780191792878
ISBN (Print)9780198725916
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Publication series

NameOxford Textbooks in Public Health

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