Video Connects Us to Nature

Video Connects Us to Nature

Mayer, S. , McPherson Frantz, C. , Bruehlman-Senecal, E. & Dolliver, K (2008) Why Is Nature Beneficial? The Role of Connectedness to Nature. Environment and Behaviour, vol 41 no. 5, 607 – 643. This paper compares three studies which compare real natural and...
Images of Nature Enhance Vitality

Images of Nature Enhance Vitality

Ryana, R. M., Weinsteine, N., Bernsteinb, J., Brownc, K. W., Mistrettaa, L., & Gagné, M. (2009) Vitalizing effects of being outdoors and in nature. Journal of Environmental Psychology, vol 30 issue 2, 159 – 168. This paper looks at five studies which assess...
Simulated Nature Reduces Stress

Simulated Nature Reduces Stress

Kjellgren, A. & Buhrkall, H. (2010) A comparison of the restorative effect of a natural environment with that of a simulated natural environment. Journal of Environmental Psychology, vol 30 issue 4, 464 – 472. This study compared a natural environment with...
Rain Sounds Help Children Fall Asleep

Rain Sounds Help Children Fall Asleep

Patterson, E. C. (2011) The Effect of Lullaby Music Versus Rain Sounds on Inducing Sleep in the First 20 Minutes of Daycare Nap Time. PHd thesis, Florida State University. This study found a positive correlation with the use of rain sounds versus lullaby music in a...