Wie wichtig ist Natur für unsere Psyche? Neuere Studien legen nahe, dass Menschen, die in grüneren Umgebungen leben, weniger Depressionen haben und auch insgesamt gesünder sind. Aber wie groß ist der Effekt der Natur im Vergleich zu anderen Einflussfaktoren (z.B. Arbeitslosigkeit)?
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Studien (nur kleine Auswahl):
Ballew, M. T., & Omoto, A. M. (2018). Absorption: How nature experiences promote awe and other positive emotions. Ecopsychology, 10(1), 26-35.
Capaldi, C. A., Dopko, R. L., & Zelenski, J. M. (2014). The relationship between nature connectedness and happiness: A meta-analysis. Frontiers in psychology, 5, 92737.
Maas, J., Verheij, R. A., de Vries, S., Spreeuwenberg, P., Schellevis, F. G., & Groenewegen, P. P. (2009). Morbidity is related to a green living environment. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, 63(12), 967-973.
McMahan, E. A., & Estes, D. (2015). The effect of contact with natural environments on positive and negative affect: A meta-analysis. The journal of positive psychology, 10(6), 507-519.
Marselle, M. R., Bowler, D. E., Watzema, J., Eichenberg, D., Kirsten, T., & Bonn, A. (2020). Urban street tree biodiversity and antidepressant prescriptions. Scientific reports, 10(1), 22445.
Twohig-Bennett, C., & Jones, A. (2018). The health benefits of the great outdoors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of greenspace exposure and health outcomes. Environmental research, 166, 628-637.
Ulrich, R. S. (1984). View through a window may influence recovery from surgery. science, 224(4647), 420-421.
Yao, W., Zhang, X., & Gong, Q. (2021). The effect of exposure to the natural environment on stress reduction: A meta-analysis. Urban forestry & urban greening, 57, 126932.
