APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

Natural Public Spaces Increase Social and Environmental Thought Content

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Social

  • Kathryn Schertz
    The University of Chicago
  • Jillian Bowman
    The University of Chicago
  • Hiroki Kotabe
    The University of Chicago
  • Elliot Layden
    The University of Chicago
  • Jenny Zhen
    The University of Chicago
  • Tanvi Lakhtakia
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School
  • Muxuan Lyu
    The University of Chicago
  • Olivia Paraschos
    The University of Chicago
  • Stephen Van Hedger
    The University of Chicago
  • Kathleen Vohs
    University of Minnesota
  • Marc Berman
    The University of Chicago

Abstract

When exploring a nature conservatory, people thought less about themselves, and felt more connected to the physical and social environment, including people nearby and around the world, compared to when they were exploring an indoor mall, demonstrating that natural public spaces can encourage socially and environmentally engaged thinking.

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