APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Short-Term and Long-Term Exposure to Nature Improves Affect across Multiple Studies
- Emily Scott
University of Utah - Rachel Hopman
University of Utah - Ty McKinney
University of Utah - Sara LoTemplio
University of Utah - Bert Uchino
University of Utah - David Strayer
University of Utah
Abstract
Previous research shows that spending time in nature improves mood and restores attention, according to Attention Restoration Theory. We conducted multiple studies to determine whether length of time in nature moderates these restorative effects, finding that both short and long-term exposure to natural environments increases positive and reduces negative affect.
Environment
