TY - GEN AU - Delvin, Ann Sloan Ed. TI - Environmental Psychology and human well-being : effects of built and natural settings SN - 9780128114810 U1 - 155.9 PY - 2018/// CY - London PB - Academic Press N1 - Contents List of Contributors xiii Introduction: Rationale, Chapter Overviews, and Author Biographies xv l Concepts, Theories, and Research Approaches 1 Ann Sloan Devlin Chapter overview 1 Introduction 1 Why theory is difficult 2 Theories and constructs: an overview 3 Spatial constructs and theories 4 Space syntax 4 Newman's theory of defensible space 5 Privacy 7 Crowding 8 New urbanism 9 Place attachment 9 Summary 11 Theories involving the stress-reducing/restorative effects of the natural environment 11 Kaplan and Ulrich: some background and comparisons 11 Kaplan: more of the details 13 Attention Restoration Theory 13 Kaplan's theory of environmental preference 14 Ulrich's Psych evolutionary Theory 15 The role of affect 16 Summary 17 Approaches to research design: overview 17 Research design types 18 Correlational design 18 Research design und the continuum of control 18 Why use correlational approaches? 19 Field studies and data types 19 Field experiments 20 True experiments 21 The tension between ecological validity and generalizability 22 Qualitative approach: the interview 23 Summary 23 References 24 A Typology of Suburban Experience in the United States 29 Bernadette Hanlon and Cod)' R. price The suburban ideal and the benefits of nature 30 Postwar suburbs, place attachment elderly 33 Suburban retrofit and the New Urbanist paradigm 38 Conclusion 43 References 44 Further reading 49 Residential Environments and Active Living 51 Barbara B. Brown Introduction 51 Activity and weight-related trends and health consequences 52 How to study residential environments? 54 Where and how do residents achieve healthy levels of physical activity? 56 Neighbourhood physical environments: defining walkability 60 Neighbourhood physical environments: longitudinal and intervention studies 62 Psychological concepts are promising but underutilized 65 Future implications for policy, design. and research 66 References 68 4 Housing for Older Adults 77 Graham D. Rowles Introduction 77 Conceptual framework 78 House and home 79 Aging in place: adaptation of existing housing 81 Housing for older adults: historical context 85 The contemporary residential landscape of housing for older adults 86 Housing in context : contemporary issues 94 References 98 5. City Life and Well-Being 107 Lynne C. Manzo Introduction 107 Cities-great or awful? 108 Characteristics of urban life 109 Th lived experience of cities 111 City design and well-being 112 Density and housing form 113 High-rise housing 115 Crime and safety in high rises 116 Inclusive approaches to high-rise living 117 The public realm 118 Streetscapes 120 Psychosocial dimensions of city life 122 Trust 123 Social ties 124 What now? The city of today and tomorrow 126 References 128 Further reading 133 6 The Role of the Physical Environment in Education 135 Lorraine E. Maxwell Theoretical perspective 135 Description of facility issues in educational settings 136 Early education 137 Elementary education 140 Perception of school buildings 150 Secondary education 151 Critical learning processes-high school 152 Conclusions and directions for future research 156 References 157 Further reading 165 7 Workplace Settings 167 Jean D. Wineman and Janice Barnes A brief history of the workplace 168 Evolution of the office workforce 169 Today's workplace 170 Alternative workplace programs 170 Activity-based workplace 173 Workplace measures 175 Personal satisfaction, work effectiveness, and wellness 177 Organizational culture, communication, and innovation 181 Space syntax theory 182 Applied theory: two examples 183 Future directions for a healthy, productive workplace 185 Conclusions 187 References 188 8 The Environment and Consumer Behavior 193 Stuart Vyse Barriers to trade 196 Bricks and mortar: from Piggly Wiggly to IKEA 198 The consumption sciences 202 Beyond bricks and mortar : virtual retail environments 209 The Science of virtual consumption 211 Consumer Welfare : the new hope 213 References 215 Further Reading 220 9. Everyday and Nearby Natural Environments 221 Nancy M. Wells and Kimberly Bosworth Phalen Introduction 221 Residential nature : home and neighborhood 222 Access to nature at School 230 Nature in the workplace 235 Conclusion 241 References 242 10. Behavioral Impact of Naturalistic and Wilderness Settings 253 Terry L. Maple and Megan C. morris Stress Reduction Theory 255 Seeking Wildlife 255 The calming effect of green space 256 Green space and cognition 257 Benefits to community 258 Simulations of nature : Zoos, aquariums and gardens 258 Biodiversity effects 259 Designing Zoos and Aquariums 262 The dichotomy of hard and soft architecture 262 Charting the potential of blue space 264 The biological foundation of environmental psychology 267 Dimensions of wilderness 268 The power of wilderness 269 Wilderness and self-actualization 270 Green therapy and public policy 271 Towards a greener urban core 272 References 273 Further reading 27 11. Can correctional environments Be Humane? A Case for evidence and value based Design 281 Richard E. Wener Can a prison be humane? 281 What makes a prison environment special? 282 What is success in the design of a prison? 282 A brief history 283 What does being a humane prison mean? 284 Referenecs 304 12 Healthcare Settings 313 Karin Tanja Dijkstra and Claudia Campos Andrade Chapter Overview 313 Introduction 313 The healthcare environment 315 Theoretical background 317 Importance of the healthcare environment for health and wellbeing 319 Effects of the healthcare environment on health and wellbeing 321 Research tools to guide design 324 Design examples 325 References 329 Further reading 333 13 Designing l\1ental and Behavioral Health Facilities: Psychological, Social, and Cultural Issues 335 Kathryn H. Anthony and Kelly McCaffrey Introduction 335 A brief overview of the prevalence of mental health issues 336 Effects of built and natural settings on well-being: suicide hotspots 336 A brief look at history: the role of mental health treatment centers for two former First Ladies over a century apart 339 Stereotypes of mental health facilities in popular media 342 An overview of different types of mental and behavioral health care facilities, including inpatient, residential, and outpatient 343 The importance of the design of mental health facilities and the effects of the built environment on mental health: outpatient and inpatient units 345 Exemplary designs for mental health care facilities 348 Designing mental health care facilities for special populations 352 Future trends associated with mental health treatment 356 Conclusion 358 Acknowledgments 358 References 358 Further reading 363 14 Memory Care and Alzheimer's Units 365 Margaret P. Calkins Background 365 Theoretical basis for design for people living with dementia 367 Well-being and dementia 370 Macrosystem 371 Ecosystem 373 Mesosystem 376 Microsystem 377 Conclusion 381 References 382 15 Therapeutic Landscapes 387 Clare Cooper Marcus Introduction 387 Stress reduction theory 387 Research on healing gardens and therapeutic landscapes 388 Post-occupancy evaluations of hospital gardens 389 Design guidelines for healing gardens 391 Patient-specific gardens 392 Gardens for those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia 393 Gardens for the frail elderly 394 Children's hospital gardens 395 Gardens for hospital staff 398 Impediments to the provision of gardens and therapeutic landscapes in healthcare 401 Impediments to the use of gardens in healthcare 402 The future of therapeutic landscapes in healthcare 403 Beyond healthcare: Therapeutic landscapes and the wider urban environment 404 Creating green restorative spaces in places of potential stress 405 Bringing stressed people to existing green spaces 407 Conclusions 408 References 409 Further reading 413 Concluding Remarks 415 Index 425 ER -