Psychological and Physiological Relaxation Induced by Nature-Working with Ornamental Plants
Joint Authors
Tao, Jiang
Hassan, Ahmad
Qibing, Chen
Yinggao, Liu
Li, Guo
Jiang, Mingyan
Li, Deng
Nian, Li
Bing-Yang, Lv
Ziqin, Zhong
Source
Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-03-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Nature has a significant impact on general well-being.
However, till date, little psychophysiological evidence is available on the benefits of nature-based activities in adults.
The primary goal of this study was to determine the physiological and psychological benefits of horticultural activity in adults.
The participants were instructed to perform the making of a flower basket (horticultural activity) and a computer task (i.e., control activity) was compared.
Methods.
A total of 40 Chinese females (mean age 22.2 ± 0.9 years) participated in this experiment.
The Blood pressure, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and the electroencephalograms (EEGs) were used to measure the participants’ psychophysiological responses.
Results.
Analysis of the STAI data showed a lower anxiety score after performing the horticultural activity than after performing the control activity.
Furthermore, in the EEG evaluation, variations in the brainwaves were observed after both activities.
Conclusions.
The study results suggest that horticultural activity induced physiological and psychological relaxation in adults.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tao, Jiang& Hassan, Ahmad& Qibing, Chen& Yinggao, Liu& Li, Guo& Jiang, Mingyan…[et al.]. 2020. Psychological and Physiological Relaxation Induced by Nature-Working with Ornamental Plants. Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1153337
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tao, Jiang…[et al.]. Psychological and Physiological Relaxation Induced by Nature-Working with Ornamental Plants. Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1153337
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tao, Jiang& Hassan, Ahmad& Qibing, Chen& Yinggao, Liu& Li, Guo& Jiang, Mingyan…[et al.]. Psychological and Physiological Relaxation Induced by Nature-Working with Ornamental Plants. Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1153337
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1153337