Environmental Psychology and Human Well-Being
Effects of Built and Natural Settings
Published on 25. August 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
482 pages
978-0-12-811481-0 (ISBN)
Description
Environmental Psychology and Human Well-Being: Effects of Built and Natural Settings provides a better understanding of the way in which mental and physical well-being is affected by physical environments, along with insights into how the design of these environments might be improved to support better health outcomes. The book reviews the history of the field, discusses theoretical constructs in guiding research and design, and provides an up-to-date survey of research findings. Core psychological constructs, such as personal space, territoriality, privacy, resilience, stress, and more are integrated into each environment covered.
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
770 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-811481-0 (9780128114810)
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Person
During her career of almost 5 decades, Dr. Devlin taught courses on environmental psychology, cognitive processes, I/O, and research methods. She frequently writes about evidence-based design, is a former Woodrow Wilson Fellow, and the recipient of several Mellon Foundation grants. She has published over 70 journal articles and chapters, served as the editor-in-chief of Environment and Behavior (SAGE), has authored 8 books (including the current one), a number of which focus on the built environment [e.g.,Transforming the Doctor's Office: Principles of Evidence-Based Design (2015, Routledge); What Americans Build and Why: Psychological Perspectives (2010, Cambridge)].
Content
1. Concepts, Theories, and Research Approaches
2. A Typology of Suburban Experiences in the United States
3. Residential Environments and Active Living
4. Housing for Older Adults
5. City Life and Well-being
6. The Role of the Physical Environment in Education
7. Workplace Settings
8. The Environment and Consumer Behavior
9. Everyday and Nearby Natural Environments
10. Behavioral Impact of Naturalistic and Wilderness Settings
11. Can Correctional Environments Be Humane? A Case for Evidence-based and Value-based Design
12. Healthcare Settings
13. Designing Mental and Behavioral Facilities: Psychological, Social and Cultural Issues
14. Memory Care and Alzheimer's Units
15. Therapeutic Landscapes
2. A Typology of Suburban Experiences in the United States
3. Residential Environments and Active Living
4. Housing for Older Adults
5. City Life and Well-being
6. The Role of the Physical Environment in Education
7. Workplace Settings
8. The Environment and Consumer Behavior
9. Everyday and Nearby Natural Environments
10. Behavioral Impact of Naturalistic and Wilderness Settings
11. Can Correctional Environments Be Humane? A Case for Evidence-based and Value-based Design
12. Healthcare Settings
13. Designing Mental and Behavioral Facilities: Psychological, Social and Cultural Issues
14. Memory Care and Alzheimer's Units
15. Therapeutic Landscapes