Coping with add

Taylor, Andrea Faber; Kuo, Frances E.; Sullivan, W. C.

doi:10.1177/00139160121972864

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“…It may not be surprising that physical health can be greatly improved by spending time outdoors (e.g., Brymer, Cuddihy & Sharma-Brymer, 2010;Frumkin, 2001), while outdoor play has been found to encourage the healthy development of children's motor skills (Fjørtoft, 2001). Some evidence even suggests that playing in greenspace can help reduce symptoms of ADD in children (Taylor, Kuo & Sullivan, 2001). Individuals do not necessarily need to be immersed in nature; even the presence of ornamental indoor plants is suggested to encourage recovery from surgery (Park & Mattson, 2009).…”

Section: Nature Contact and Connectednessmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Hamann¹,

Ivtzan²

2016

SIIW

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Considering the lack of nature-based positive psychology interventions (PPIs), the present study examined the effects of Rewild Your Life (RYL), an online intervention programme that challenges users to spend 30 minutes a day in nature for 30 days. Participants who completed RYL (n=35) showed significant increases in mood, well-being, mindfulness and meaning compared to the control group (n=27). The effect was stronger when participants spent at least 30 minutes in nature, and meaning and mindfulness were affected only in "wilderness" but not urban "greenspace" (e.g., parks). Findings emphasise the importance of access to natural spaces, especially considering that people are spending increasing amounts of time indoors and disconnecting from nature, and the importance of increasing access to greenspace is discussed.

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confidence: 99%

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Hamann¹,

Ivtzan²

2016

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“…Recently, several studies have suggested that exposure to outdoor activities may, at least temporarily, improve attention and concentration (Faber, Taylor & Kuo, 2009). This novel approach is based upon Attention Restoration Theory (ART) which posits that there are two types of attention-voluntary and involuntary (Faber Taylor et al, 2001;Faber Taylor & Kuo, 2009;Tennessen & Cimprich, 1995). Green Space is said to alleviate fatigued voluntary attention by drawing from involuntary attention (Faber Taylor & Kuo, 2009;Tennessen & Cimprich, 1995).…”

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Walking in a Natural Winter Setting to Relieve Attention Fatigue: A Pilot Study

Perkins¹,

Searight²,

Ratwik³

2011

PSYCH

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Previous research has suggested that exposure to outdoor surroundings is associated with improved attention and concentration among children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). This effect has been attributed to the impact of exposure to "green space" in restoring fatigued attention. Because of concerns about side effects and misuse of stimulant medication, there has been considerable interest in green space exposure as a possible alternative or complementary therapy for ADHD. In the current study, adults completed a 20-minute walk in three types of outdoor settings: a wooded trail, a residential neighborhood, and a parking lot. Participants completed subtests from the Wechsler Memory Scale assessing attention, concentration, and short-term memory as well as the Profile of Mood States, a self-report measure for assessing current emotional status. Based upon previous green space research, it was anticipated that participants in the wooded trail condition would perform better on the cognitive tasks. However, there was no difference between the three conditions in participants' preand post-walk cognitive functioning. When data from the three groups were pooled, there was a significant benefit associated with the 20-minute walk for short-term memory as well in reducing tension, depression, anger, and fatigue. The results do suggest that relatively brief outdoor physical activity may be a useful complementary intervention for persons with conditions adversely affecting short-term memory.

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“…Reviews of this empirical literature are plentiful [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. Findings from this work suggest that even relatively short exposures to natural environments can have a significant effect on psychological health, leading to improvements in mood [17][18], attentional functioning [19][20][21][22][23][24], coping abilities [25], and overall well-being [26].…”

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Enhancing the well-being of veterans using extended group-based nature recreation experiences

Duvall

Kaplan

2014

J Rehabil Res Dev

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Abstract-Physical and mental health issues associated with military service persist as challenges for many veterans. This study draws on existing research showing the value of engaging in nature-based recreation to examine the effects of such experiences on veterans specifically. Four organizations, offering 12 different programs each lasting 4-7 d, were included in the study. Ninety-eight veterans were recruited and surveyed 1 wk before, 1 wk after, and approximately 1 mo after participating in these extended group-based outdoor experiences. In addition to background information, the survey instrument assessed changes in psychological well-being, social functioning, and life outlook. The results showed significant improvements in each of these domains 1 wk after the outdoor experience. Some improvements persisted over the next month, but to a lesser degree. The positive changes were particularly strong for veterans who initially reported more severe ongoing health issues. Overall, the findings suggest that extended group-based nature recreation experiences that bring veterans together can have significant positive effects on veterans struggling with serious health problems.

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Coping with add

Cited by 510 publications

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Walking in a Natural Winter Setting to Relieve Attention Fatigue: A Pilot Study

Enhancing the well-being of veterans using extended group-based nature recreation experiences

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