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Name: Environmental Psychology and Human Well-Being: Effects of Built and Natural Settings
ISBN-13: 9780128114810
ISBN-10: 0128114819
Addition ISBN: 0128114827, 9780128114827
Author(s): Ann Sloan Devlin, Publisher: Academic Press, Copyright: 2018

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-being
• Integrates core psychological constructs, such as coping, place attachment, social support, and perceived control into each environment discussed
• Includes discussion of Kaplan’s Attention Restoration Theory and Ulrich’s Stress Reduction Theory
• Covers educational settings, workplace settings, environments for active living, housing for the elderly, natural settings, correctional facilities, and more