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-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 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. 1. Concepts, Theories, And Research Approaches / Ann Sloan Devlin -- 2. A Typology Of Suburban Experiences In The United States / Bernadette Hanlon And Cody R. Price -- 3. Residential Environments And Active Living / Barbara B. Brown -- 4. Housing For Older Adults / Graham D. Rowles -- 5. City Life And Well-being / Lynne C. Manzo -- 6. The Role Of The Physical Environment In Education / Lorraine E. Maxwell -- 7. Workplace Settings / Jean D. Wineman And Janice Barnes -- 8. The Environment And Consumer Behavior / Stuart Vyse -- 9. Everyday And Nearby Natural Environments / Nancy M. Wells And Kimberly Bosworth Phalen -- 10. Behavioral Impact Of Naturalistic And Wilderness Settings / Terry L. Maple And Megan C. Morris -- 11. Can Correctional Environments Be Humane? A Case For Evidence And Value-based Design / Richard E. Wener -- 12. Healthcare Settings / Karin Tanja-dijkstra And Cláudia Campos Andrade -- 13. Designing Mental And Behavioral Health Facilities: Psychological, Social, And Cultural Issues / Kathryn H. Anthony And Kelly Mccaffrey -- 14. Memory Care And Alzheimer's Units / Margaret P. Calkins -- 15. Therapeutic Landscapes / Clare Cooper Marcus. Edited By Ann Sloan Devlin. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.