Evidence on the benefits of virtual nature is steadily increasing. In the current paper, we
present a systematic review summarizing studies that examined the effects of virtual nature …

Exposure to natural environments offers an array of mental health benefits. Virtual reality
provides simulated experiences of being in nature when outdoor access is limited. Previous …

Aims Natural environments have been widely recognized to have many beneficial effects on
emotions and emotion regulation processes. However, this mechanism is still largely …

The In Conversation: Boundary, Spanners, Thinkers and Policy Actors Round Table Series
provides a platform for researchers, policy actors, and implementation experts to elevate …

Virtual reality (VR) has been shown to induce excessive affective processing, which in turn
impacts the learning process and learning outcomes. Therefore, a better understanding of …

With an increasing collective awareness of the rapid environmental changes, questions and
theories regarding the adaptability of organisms are emerging. Global warming as well as …

Research has demonstrated the positive effect of natural environment on human restoration
and well-being. Time spent in nature can often alleviate both physiological and …

Biodiversity is the essential foundation of ecosystem stability and significantly influences
human health. However, the specific impacts of broadly varied biodiversity levels across …

In the dynamic landscape of maternal and child health, understanding the intricate interplay
between environmental factors and pregnancy outcomes is of paramount importance. This …

Understanding how different groups perceive and evaluate urban environments is crucial for
creating an inclusive, human-centered lifestyle. Despite its importance, limited research has …