Nature contact and human health: A research agenda

H Frumkin, GN Bratman, SJ Breslow… - Environmental …, 2017 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
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 …

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 …

[BOOK][B] The geography of tourism and recreation: Environment, place and space

CM Hall, SJ Page - 2014 - taylorfrancis.com
This fourth edition of The Geography of Tourism and Recreation provides students with a
comprehensive introduction to the interrelationship between tourism, leisure and recreation …

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 …

How nature nurtures: Amygdala activity decreases as the result of a one-hour walk in nature

S Sudimac, V Sale, S Kühn - Molecular psychiatry, 2022 - nature.com
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 …

Disconnection from nature: Expanding our understanding of human–nature relations

T Beery, A Stahl Olafsson, S Gentin… - People and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

Human–environment interactions in urban green spaces—A systematic review of contemporary issues and prospects for future research

N Kabisch, S Qureshi, D Haase - Environmental Impact assessment review, 2015 - Elsevier
Scientific papers on landscape planning underline the importance of maintaining and
develo** green spaces because of their multiple environmental and social benefits for city …

Integrating socio-cultural perspectives into ecosystem service valuation: A review of concepts and methods

SSK Scholte, AJA Van Teeffelen, PH Verburg - Ecological economics, 2015 - Elsevier
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 …

Social interactions in urban parks: Stimulating social cohesion?

K Peters, B Elands, A Buijs - Urban forestry & urban greening, 2010 - Elsevier
People from all ethnic backgrounds spend some of their leisure time in green areas. This
study found that urban parks are more inclusive green places than non-urban green areas …

Environmental psychology: An introduction

JIM De Groot - 2019 - books.google.com
The updated edition of the essential guide to environmental psychology Thoroughly revised
and updated, the second edition, Environmental Psychology: An Introduction offers an …