Effects of Floral and Foliage Displays on Human Emotions

Adachi, Megumi; Rohde, Caterina; Kendle, A.D.

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“…[13][14][15][16] Therefore, these three basic factors of plants were chosen in current research. The three features of plants (colour, odour and size), which formed the independent variables in the present research, were inspected.…”

Section: The Experimental Plantsmentioning

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The effect of indoor plants on human comfort

Qin

Sun

Zhou

et al. 2013

Indoor and Built Environment

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There is growing evidence to support the notion that plants can play an important role in providing a higher quality living environment. This study conducted a series of experiments to investigate the effects of characteristics, such as colour, odour and size of plants on human comfort, which was evaluated by a satisfaction survey and physiological measurements. Different kinds of plants with different levels of colour (green, tint and multicolour), odour (no odour, slight scent and strong scent) and size (small, medium and large) were chosen for the experiment design. A survey of participants' satisfaction degree as well as measurements from electroencephalogram (EEG), electrocardiogram (ECG), oxyhaemoglobin saturation, fingertip blood flow, skin resistance and respiration rate were utilized to illustrate the response of participants to the environments either with different plants or without plants. The results demonstrated that an interior office with plants was preferred over an office without plants. The environments with green, slightly scented and small plants were reported as the most favourite conditions. The EEG and oxyhaemoglobin saturation showed significant changes when plant conditions varied. These outcomes provided design strategies for incorporating the plants into the interior office spaces and also provided the physiological variables to evaluate human comfort in the outside environment.

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Section: The Experimental Plantsmentioning

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The effect of indoor plants on human comfort

Qin

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Zhou

et al. 2013

Indoor and Built Environment

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“…Due to these beneficial effects, horticultural activity has often been used in rehabilitation programs for patients with different types of disorder [9,10]. It has also been reported that flower decoration, one such typical horticultural activity, can ease negative feelings and enhance cognitive ability [11]. Despite many studies on this subject, little scientific evidence is available on the physiological effects of horticultural activity.…”

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Physiological relaxation induced by horticultural activity: transplanting work using flowering plants

Lee

Park

Lee

et al. 2013

J Physiol Anthropol

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BackgroundDespite increasing attention and a growing volume of research data, little physiological evidence is available on the benefits of horticultural activity and the different effects on individuals. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the physiological effects of horticultural activity and to examine how differences in personality alter these effects.ResultsThe effects of transplanting real flowers (horticultural activity) and handling artificial flowers (control activity) on human physiological activity were compared. On the first day, eight participants engaged in horticultural activity and another eight in the control activity. On the second day, participants switched roles. Participants’ physiological conditions during each activity were assessed by measuring the heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV). Psychological responses, which were measured using a semantic differential rating scale, showed that the horticultural activity promoted comfortable, soothed, and natural feelings, compared to the control activity. Analysis of physiological responses using two-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed that sympathetic nervous activity significantly decreased in the late time period (11 to 15 minutes) of horticultural activity only in the type A group.ConclusionsThis study supports the fact that the horticultural activity can enhance psychological and physiological relaxation effects, although these physiological effects can differ among individuals with different personalities.

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“…Although we cannot at this time explain the exact nature of this preference, there may be some evidence of this process at work within the research on indoor plants as well. For example, floral arrangements tend to be rated as more attractive than foliage plants (Adachi et al, 2000; see also review Bringslimark et al, 2009). The growth of a foliage plant would not likely be discernible over a short period of time.…”

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“…Furthermore, flowers often signal the future presence of various fruits, vegetables, and honey. While watching a non-nature related video, participants were exposed to either foliage plants or flowering plants (Adachi et al, 2000). Participants in the flowering plant condition rated the room as more attractive than those in the foliage plant condition.…”

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Attempting to Foster Biophilia through Caring for a Common Plant

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Interacting with nature has been shown to have a number of benefits. Although indoor plants are arguably the most accessible source of nature contact in our indoor environment, there is a limited body of research into the effects of interacting with indoor plants. The purpose of the present research was to assess the effects of interacting with a plant from seed until shortly after the plant sprouts above the soil. Participants were assigned to either a sprout or no-sprout group. It was expected that participants in the sprout group would experience the greatest increase in well-being, a stronger sense of connection, and greater presence of meaning in their lives. Contrary to expectations, there were no significant differences between the groups; however there was some indication that participants in the sprout group experienced an increase in guilt and a stronger sense of searching for meaning. Implications and methodological constraints are discussed.iii Acknowledgements I have really appreciated my experiences here at Carleton University. I would like to thank my supervisor, John Zelenski, for giving me the freedom and space to express myself and explore avenues of intellectual inquiry previously unavailable to me.

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Effects of Floral and Foliage Displays on Human Emotions

Cited by 61 publications

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The effect of indoor plants on human comfort

The effect of indoor plants on human comfort

Physiological relaxation induced by horticultural activity: transplanting work using flowering plants

Attempting to Foster Biophilia through Caring for a Common Plant

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