Environmental Psychology and Human Well-Being: Effects of Built and Natural Settings

Environmental Psychology and Human Well-Being: Effects of Built and Natural Settings provides a better understanding of the way in which mental and physical well-being is affected by physical environments, along with insights into how the design of these environments might be improved to support better health outcomes. The book reviews the history of the field, discusses theoretical constructs in guiding research and design, and provides an up-to-date survey of research findings. Core psychological constructs, such as personal space, territoriality, privacy, resilience, stress, and more are integrated into each environment covered. Provides research-based insight into how an environment can impact mental and physical health and well-beingIntegrates core psychological constructs, such as coping, place attachment, social support, and perceived control into each environment discussedIncludes discussion of Kaplan's Attention Restoration Theory and Ulrich's Stress Reduction TheoryCovers educational settings, workplace settings, environments for active living, housing for the elderly, natural settings, correctional facilities, and more INDICE: 1. Introduction: Rationale, Chapter Overviews, and Author Biographies2. Concepts, Theories, and Research Approaches3. A Typology of Suburban Experiences in the United States4. Residential Environments and Active Living5. Housing for Older Adults6.. City Life and Well-being7. The Role of the Physical Environment in Education8. Workplace Settings9. The Environment and Consumer Behavior10. Everyday and Nearby Natural Environments11. Behavioral Impact of Naturalistic and Wilderness Settings12. Can Correctional Environments Be Humane? A Case for Evidence-based and Value-based Design13. Healthcare Settings14. Designing Mental and Behavioral Facilities: Psychological, Social and Cultural Issues15. Memory Care and Alzheimer's Units16. Therapeutic Landscapes17. Concluding Remarks

• ISBN: 978-0-12-811481-0
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 400
• Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2018
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés