How virtual nature experiences can promote pro-environmental behavior
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2018.10.001
Abstract: Abstract Low rates of pro-environmental behavior (PEB) in the population have been explained by the declining frequency of experiences in nature due to urbanization and digitalization. Previous research investigated whether increasing salience of nature through… read more here.
Keywords: environmental behavior; nature experiences; nature; pro environmental ... See more keywords
Involuntary Attention Restoration During Exposure to Mobile-Based 360° Virtual Nature in Healthy Adults With Different Levels of Restorative Experience: Event-Related Potential Study
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DOI: 10.2196/11152
Abstract: Background With the global trend of urbanization, there are increasing reports of a possible association between decreased exposure to nature and increased occurrence of mental disorders. New 360° virtual reality (VR) technology using smartphones and… read more here.
Keywords: experience; nature; restoration; 360 virtual ... See more keywords
Brief repeated virtual nature contact for three weeks boosts university students' nature connectedness and psychological and physiological health during the COVID-19 pandemic: A pilot study
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1057020
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated uncertainties and restrictions have adverse impacts on university students' mental wellbeing. Evidence shows that virtual nature contact has mental health benefits. However, little is known about the potential beneficial… read more here.
Keywords: virtual nature; university students; nature; nature connectedness ... See more keywords