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Psychology and Environment PART 4 - Ojasvi Kaul
Psychology and Environment PART 4 - Ojasvi Kaul
By Ojasvi Kaul
With initiatives that promote creation of urban green spaces, primary use of
public transportation, and nature-friendly architecture with an aim to improve
air quality, and provide residents with areas to relax and connect with nature, it
can help alleviate issues that urban living poses for us today.
The environmental noise we have talked about in earlier articles can also be
dealt with such eco-conscious activities that include use of transportation
options, such as electric vehicles and bicycles. Additionally, planting trees and
creating green buffers can help absorb and deflect sound, creating quieter urban
environments. Research in the "Journal of Environmental Psychology" suggests
that exposure to natural sounds, such as birdsong and rustling leaves, can reduce
stress and improve mood (Medvedev et al., 2015).
- Alcock, I., White, M. P., Wheeler, B. W., Fleming, L. E., & Depledge, M. H.
(2014). Longitudinal effects on mental health of moving to greener and less
green urban areas. *Environmental Research, 140*, 287-293.
- Guitart, D., Pickering, C., & Byrne, J. (2012). Past results and future directions
in urban community gardens research. *Journal of Environmental Psychology,
34*, 89-99.
- Kuo, M., Barnes, M., & Jordan, C. (2019). Do experiences with nature
promote learning? Converging evidence of a cause-and-effect relationship.
*PLOS ONE, 14*(7), e0221394.
- Medvedev, O. N., Shepherd, D., Hautus, M. J., & Jorgensen, E. L. (2015). The
restorative potential of soundscapes: A physiological and psychological
evaluation. *Journal of Environmental Psychology, 43*, 27-34.