From oppressiveness to stress: A development of Stress Reduction Theory in the context of contemporary high-density city

L Luo, B Jiang - Journal of Environmental Psychology, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to intense urbanization in the last decade, high-density city has become a major type of
human habitat globally. In those cities, oppressiveness has been recognized as a …

Embarking on the trail of sustainable harmony: Exploring the nexus of visitor environmental engagement, awareness, and destination social responsibility in natural …

M Pourhossein, BJ Baker, M Dousti, M Behnam… - Journal of Destination …, 2023 - Elsevier
The importance of pro-environmental behavior of tourists in nature-based public
destinations is undeniable. This study investigates the role of perceived environment quality …

Nature in the office: a systematic review of nature elements and their effects on worker stress response

ML Ríos-Rodríguez, M Testa Moreno… - Healthcare, 2023 - mdpi.com
Work-related stress is a significant problem in many work environments and can have
negative consequences for both employees and organisations. This review aimed to identify …

Impact of perceived environmental restorativeness on tourists' pro-environmental behavior: Examining the mediation of place attachment and the moderation of …

B Zhou, L Wang, SS Huang, Q Xiong - Journal of Hospitality and Tourism …, 2023 - Elsevier
Guided by attention restoration theory and stimulus-organism-response (SOR) theory, we
developed an integrated model to investigate the impact of perceived environmental …

Research on the vitality evaluation of parks and squares in medium-sized Chinese cities from the perspective of urban functional areas

T Wang, Y Li, H Li, S Chen, H Li, Y Zhang - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Medium-sized cities are increasingly committed to the planning and construction of urban
public spaces to meet people's demand for high-quality urban life. Parks and squares are …

[HTML][HTML] Landscape and soundscape quality promote stress recovery in nearby urban nature: A multisensory field experiment

S Korpilo, E Nyberg, K Vierikko, A Ojala… - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cities have different benefits and risks, but are often stressful environments to live in.
Everyday contact with nearby nature can be a crucial way to alleviate stress and increase …

Quality analysis and categorisation of public space

M Lorenzo, ML Ríos-Rodríguez, E Suárez… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Public spaces are considered areas that promote users' physical and mental health. The
role of these people in public spaces makes it necessary to evaluate such areas. In this …

The design of neighbourhood open spaces to improve mental health: a critical review of restorative spatial characteristics and their applicability in design practice

AJJ Grave, L Neven, M Mohammadi - Cities & Health, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
As urbanisation continues to increase, a rising prevalence of individuals dealing with stress-
related mental health issues can be observed. Psychological restoration research can teach …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the Relationship between Key Perceptual Elements of Urban Secondary Wilderness and Its Restorative Benefits

K Chen, Y Xu, K Zhan, Y Gao, X Xie - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Urban secondary wilderness (USWs) is a near-natural place in cities and is an important link
to reconnect humans with the natural world. Assessing the perceptual elements of USWs not …

Key Factors Strengthening Residents' Psychological Well-Being and Critical Human-Nature Connections within the Living Spaces—An Example from Beijing

S Xie, Q Pan, H Zheng, N Xiao, J Li - Diversity, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: Residential green spaces and the co-inhabiting bird communities provide
critical cultural ecosystem services for urban dwellers, which is critical for citizens' …