Shinrin-yoku, immersing oneself in nature using one's senses, has been receiving increased
attention internationally. While most of the existing studies have focused on physical health …

Urbanization, resource exploitation, and lifestyle changes have diminished possibilities for
human contact with nature in many societies. Concern about the loss has helped motivate …

Spending time in natural environments can benefit health and well-being, but exposure-
response relationships are under-researched. We examined associations between …

The restoration perspective on human adaptation offers a broad view of relations between
environment and health; however, it remains underutilized as a source of insight for nature …

Stress reduction through contact with nature is well established, but far less is known about
the contribution of contact parameters–duration, frequency, and nature quality. This study …

Nature affects human well-being in multiple ways. However, the association between
species diversity and human well-being at larger spatial scales remains largely unexplored …

Feeling connected to nature has been shown to be beneficial to wellbeing and pro-
environmental behaviour. General nature contact and knowledge based activities are often …

Experiences of contact with nature in school education might be beneficial for promoting
ecological lifestyles and the wellbeing of children, families, and teachers. Many theories and …

A growing body of empirical research suggests that brief contact with natural environments
improves emotional well-being. The current study synthesizes this body of research using …

The literature on human experience in green environments had widely showed the positive
outcomes of getting in contact with nature. This study addresses the issue of whether urban …