Environmental Psychology and Human Well-Being:Effects of Built and Natural Settings

Devlin A

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Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Academic Press, Incorporated
ISBN:	0-12-811481-9 (0128114819)
ISBN-13:	978-0-12-811481-0 (9780128114810)
New Edition:	0-443-23536-8
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2018
Publish Date:	08/18
Weight:	0.00 Lbs.
Pages:	400
Carton Quantity:	14
Subject Class:	PSY (Psychiatry and Psychology)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this title is due 06/25
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 90 days provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
ProQuest Ebook Central:	Available in ProQuest Ebook Central™ View

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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. Provides research-based insight into how an environment can impact mental and physical health and well-beingIntegrates core psychological constructs, such as coping, place attachment, social support, and perceived control into each environment discussedIncludes discussion of Kaplans Attention Restoration Theory and Ulrichs Stress Reduction TheoryCovers educational settings, workplace settings, environments for active living, housing for the elderly, natural settings, correctional facilities, and more

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