Dr.Forest_T1.1

Dr.Forest_Task1.1 Sensory experience via visual scenes.

Using Attention Restoration Theory (ART 22) and Stress Reduction Theory (23), we will assess how visual and auditory contact with forest biodiversity influences mental health and well-being. Controlled psychological experiments will be conducted to assess the effects visual contact with forests of differing biodiversity have on participants’ mental health and well-being, as well as psychological mechanisms. In a laboratory setting, participants will watch a video of forest plots with varying diversity whilst their brain activity is being recorded with electroencephalography (EEG). Before and after watching the videos, participants’ mental health and well-being, as well as psychological mediators (cognitive test and perceived stress) will be assessed. Using a randomized, cross-over, within-subjects design, participants will view all experimental video conditions on separate days: three biodiversity conditions (low – 1 species; medium - 2 species; high - 4 species) and one non-nature control (urban environment).

2020-03-23

2020-03-23