Research Design Connections: Effects of Nature Settings in Urban Africa and Asia
Neale, Boukhechba, and Cinderby’s research confirms that people worldwide benefit from spending time in natural urban spaces. As the trio report, “Our research sought to understand the psychophysiological responses of participants in Nakuru (Kenya) and Udon Thani (Thailand) when walking in urban settings within their given city. . . . results show beneficial effects of nature within urban settings on heart rate variability, suggesting lower stress responses in these areas. . . . There appears to be beneficial effects of nature in both study locations, demonstrated by increased heart rate variability in park/natural settings within the urban walks. These results suggest a beneficial effect on stress response that can be important in the development of public health measures as these cities continue to rapidly urbanise.” Neale, M Boukhechba, and S. Cinderby. “Understanding the Psychophysiological Responses to Walking in Urban Settings in Asia and Africa.” Journal of Environmental Psychology, in press, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2023.101973 …
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